Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says Tim McMillan·November 14, 2024New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.
Debunking Myths: Autism Doesn’t Increase or Protect Against Conspiracy Beliefs, New Research Shows Tim McMillan·October 29, 2024New research finds that people with autism are no more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs than the general public.
Positive Posts Trump Negative: New Research Surprisingly Reveals That Love Spreads Faster Than Hate in Politics Tim McMillan·October 15, 2024Research shows that positive in-party political messaging has far more impact and reach than negative out-party sentiment on social media.
New Research Exposes the Narcissistic Traits and Fragile Egos of Online Trolls Tim McMillan·September 2, 2024New research reveals the psychological traits of "online trolls," show the majority are narcissists with low self-esteem.
How the Barbie Movie Unexpectedly Spiked Public Interest in Gynecologic Care Tim McMillan·August 16, 2024Recent research is showing how the Barbie Movie unexpectedly sparked renewed interest in gynecologic care.
“Beer Goggles” Debunked? New Research Reveals “Liquid Courage” Influences Attractiveness When Drinking Tim McMillan·September 27, 2023Debunking 'beer goggles', a new study reveals alcohol boosts 'liquid courage', not altered attractiveness perception.
Study Reveals People Overestimate Their Ability to Detect BS Tim McMillan·June 23, 2023New research reveals the difficulties in detecting misinformation in what researchers affectionately call the "bullshit blind spot."
Unmasking Deception and Disinformation: New Study Reveals the Challenges of Detecting Manipulation in Group Settings Tim McMillan·May 25, 2023New research reveals the significant challenges of detecting deception and disinformation in real-world group settings.
Making America Great Again? National Nostalgia Influences Political and Racial Perceptions Tim McMillan·April 23, 2021Researchers from North Carolina State University and Virginia Commonwealth University say they found that having a high level...
Dunning-Kruger Effect: Ignorance and Overconfidence Affect Intuitive Thinking, New Study Says Tim McMillan·April 13, 2021In a newly published study, researchers say the Dunning-Kruger Effect can cause low-performers to overestimate their judgments during...
“Online Haters” Are Psychopaths, Recent Study Finds. Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021Recently published research finds that “online haters” or people who post hateful comments on online forums and social...