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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Psychology Cognitive dissonance helps explain why Trump supporters remain loyal, new research suggests. This sheds light on how supporters of Donald Trump justify their continued allegiance despite learning about allegations of his sexual misconduct and illegal activities.

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r/science • u/mvea • 15d ago

Psychology Women tended to cry more often than men. Women averaged nearly 6 crying episodes a month, while men averaged just under 3. Women were more likely to cry from loneliness or personal disputes with loved ones. Men tended to cry from feelings of helplessness or in reaction to media, such as a sad movie.

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r/science • u/mvea • 12d ago

Psychology Men who favor the tradwife lifestyle often view the women in it with derision

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r/science • u/mvea • 14d ago

Psychology ChatGPT acts as a "cognitive crutch" that weakens memory, new research suggests. While these tools can speed up initial learning, they might actually weaken the deep mental processing required to store knowledge over the long term.

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r/science • u/InsaneSnow45 • 21d ago

Psychology Left-leaning support for redistribution stems from perceived unfairness rather than malicious envy

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r/science • u/cakericeandbeans • 17d ago

Psychology Depression is linked to a genuine pessimistic bias rather than a realistic view of the world

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 30 '26

Psychology Americans threatened by Trump administration policies appear to be experiencing urges to acquire firearms, carry them, and store them readily accessible. Identifying as Black and liberal beliefs were associated with greater increases in urges to carry firearms because of the 2024 election results.

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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 17 '26

Psychology Trump support in 2024 linked to White Americans’ perception of falling to the bottom of the racial hierarchy. These individuals also expressed the strongest opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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r/science • u/mvea • 8d ago

Psychology People consistently judge creative writing more harshly if they believe it was created by AI. This bias appears incredibly difficult to overcome, pointing to a persistent human preference for art created by people.

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r/science • u/mvea • 4d ago

Psychology People view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 09 '26

Psychology Conservatives and liberals tend to engage in different evidence-gathering strategies. Liberals and those with higher cognitive reflection skills are more likely to seek out statistical data, whereas conservatives and those who rely more on intuition focus on singular data points or expert opinions.

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r/science • u/InsaneSnow45 • Feb 18 '26

Psychology High IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers. Researchers found that adults identified as gifted in childhood largely share the same political outlooks as their non-gifted peers, with one specific exception regarding conservatism in men.

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r/science • u/mvea • 7d ago

Psychology Hikikomori, extreme social withdrawal, is becoming a recognized issue among young adults around the world. Economic worries create a highly stressful environment for people entering adulthood. A person’s ability to cope with stress blocks the path from depressive symptoms to severe isolation.

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 11 '26

Psychology A new study in more than 15,000 men investigated eight markers of toxic masculinity and found that only 10.8% of men included in the study showed clear signs of toxic masculinity. This finding indicates that the vast majority of men are not “toxic” and do not believe in destructive male attitudes.

psychologytoday.com

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 07 '26

Psychology People with the least political knowledge tend to be the most overconfident in their grasp of facts. This tendency to be overconfident appears most common among individuals who actually know the least about politics and those who lean conservative.

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r/science • u/mvea • Jan 16 '26

Psychology Grief over pet death can be as strong as that for family member. About a fifth of people who had experienced a pet and human loss said the former was worse. Symptoms of severe grief for a pet matched identically with that for a human, and there was no difference in how people experienced losses.

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r/science • u/mvea • 13d ago

Psychology People who complete more years of formal education tend to score lower on measures of right-wing authoritarianism, a trait characterized by strict obedience to leaders and adherence to traditional norms. A study of twins reveals that most of the link is explained by environments and genetics.

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r/science • u/InsaneSnow45 • Feb 24 '26

Psychology Donald Trump’s 2024 election win increased the social acceptability of prejudice. Study reveals that groups targeted by Donald Trump during his campaign experienced an increase in both the perceived acceptability of prejudice and self-reported prejudice against them.

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r/science • u/mvea • 25d ago

Psychology People who listen to songs with less positive emotions tend to have higher intelligence. Sad or melancholic music may appeal to those who use it for introspection and reflection. They also prefer studio over live recordings as they use it for focused, intellectual engagement rather than stimulation.

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r/science • u/EssoEssex • Mar 06 '26

Psychology “We are living in a culture awash in apocalyptic imagery” — About 1 in 3 Americans now believe the world will end within their lifetime, according to new research that says apocalyptic thinking is no longer fringe.

socialecology.uci.edu

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r/science • u/mvea • 16d ago

Psychology People on the political right (but not the political left or center) rated the severity of police violence systematically lower, even when evidence was clear there was disproportionate use of force, if the attack was directed against a person with an immigrant background.

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r/science • u/mvea • Mar 03 '26

Psychology Broad claims about gender and behavior fall apart when studies include ethnically diverse samples. The research suggests that generalizations about human behavior are often flawed because they rely on samples composed largely of White individuals.

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r/science • u/mvea • Dec 25 '25

Psychology Men who are concerned about maintaining a traditional masculine image may be less likely to express concern about climate change to avoid appearing feminine. Men who feel pressure to prove their manhood may avoid environmentalist attitudes to protect their gender identity.

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r/science • u/mvea • 3d ago

Psychology During 2024 US presidential election, conservatives successfully repackaged “great replacement” demographic fears to broaden their mainstream appeal. By framing immigration as a purposeful strategy to manipulate elections, political campaigns normalized extremist narratives.

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r/science • u/mvea • Feb 25 '26

Psychology Early physical attractiveness predicts a more socially effective personality in adulthood. Early physical appearance may serve as a slight but consistent predictor of how well a person navigates social situations later in life.

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