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Pop Psychology
pop psychology
Apr. 13, 2016
Staying In Is Not the New Going Out
The new going out is… still going out.
By
Jesse Singal
studies
May 1, 2014
Study: Maybe Money Actually Does Buy Happiness?
Life gets better when we own fancy things.
By
Allison P. Davis
research
Feb. 14, 2014
20 Things People Supposedly Like More Than Sex
What’s better than getting laid? Internet access.
By
Allison P. Davis
it’s science
Feb. 5, 2014
Study: Humans Have Only 4 Feelings
We can still eat them though, yes?
By
Allison P. Davis
pseudoscience
Jan. 28, 2014
Study: Placebo Sleep Just As Good for You As Actual Sleep
Lies always prevail.
By
Allison P. Davis
imaginary husbands
Jan. 13, 2014
Study: ‘Katie’ and ‘David’ Make the Best Spouses
The more generic the name, the better the hypothetical marriage.
friendship
Jan. 9, 2014
Your Brain Has an Exclusive VIP Line for Friends
One in, one out. Bribes accepted.
By
Allison P. Davis
science says
Dec. 19, 2013
Fondling Men’s Boxers Makes Women Spendy
A silly study finds women have a strong reaction to men’s underthings.
By
Allison P. Davis
hard habits to break
Dec. 12, 2013
Help: I’m a People-Pleaser, and I Hate It
I want to stop (but I still want you to like me).
By
Allison P. Davis
it’s science
Dec. 2, 2013
Science Confirms It: Cats Don’t Love Us
We know. We’ve always known.
By
Allison P. Davis
evil marketing schemes
Oct. 4, 2013
A Schedule of When Your Self-Esteem Is Lowest
And when companies should push beauty products.
By
Allison P. Davis