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Making snap judgments on dating apps hurts your own perceived value as a mate https://www.psypost.org/why-swiping-by-gut-feeling-on-dating-apps-might-lower-your-self-esteem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Women score higher than men on fluid intelligence tests when allowed to express uncertainty https://www.psypost.org/updating-the-multiple-choice-test-reveals-a-hidden-cognitive-advantage-in-women/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Brain cells store competing memories that drive or suppress alcohol relapse https://www.psypost.org/brain-cells-store-competing-memories-that-drive-or-suppress-alcohol-relapse/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Real-world evidence shows generative AI is making human creative output more uniform https://www.psypost.org/real-world-evidence-shows-generative-ai-is-making-human-creative-output-more-uniform/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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PsyPost: Perpetrators of AI sexual abuse often view their actions as a joke, new research shows. “26% of people who shared images and 22% of those who created them said they wanted to destroy the target’s reputation. 12% of creators and 20% of sharers reported doing it for financial gain. Most often, the perpetrators targeted current or former sexual partners. Interestingly, participants more […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/psypost-perpetrators-of-ai-sexual-abuse-often-view-their-actions-as-a-joke-new-research-shows/ -
PsyPost: ChatGPT’s free version is 26 times more likely to respond inappropriately to psychotic delusions. “The authors note that the free version’s poorer performance provides evidence for a specific public health concern. Individuals at risk for psychosis tend to be overrepresented among economically disadvantaged populations. This means those who are most vulnerable might only have […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/10/psypost-chatgpts-free-version-is-26-times-more-likely-to-respond-inappropriately-to-psychotic-delusions/ -
PsyPost: Deepfake videos degrade political reputations even when viewers realize they are fake. “Artificial intelligence can be used to generate deceptive videos that damage a politician’s reputation, even when viewers suspect the footage is fake. A new study published in Communication Research found that these manipulated clips decrease support for targeted candidates. Standard fact-checking […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/08/psypost-deepfake-videos-degrade-political-reputations-even-when-viewers-realize-they-are-fake/ -
PsyPost: Problematic social media use is linked to how feelings of freedom relate to mental health. ” The findings indicate that while feeling free generally supports better psychological well-being, unhealthy attachments to social media tend to weaken the benefits of personal freedom but strengthen the positive effects of national pride.”
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PsyPost: Women perceive AI as riskier than men do, study finds. “An online survey found that women consistently perceive AI to be riskier than men. The key drivers behind this view are women’s higher general risk aversion and their greater exposure to AI-related risks.”
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PsyPost: Short video addiction is linked to lower life satisfaction through loneliness and anxiety. “A new study published The Journal of Psychology provides evidence that problematic use of short video platforms is linked to higher feelings of loneliness, which subsequently relate to elevated anxiety and a decrease in a person’s contentment with their life.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/27/psypost-short-video-addiction-is-linked-to-lower-life-satisfaction-through-loneliness-and-anxiety/ -
PsyPost: More time spent on social media is linked to a thinner cerebral cortex in young adolescents. “New research published in the journal NeuroImage suggests that spending more time on social media is associated with physical differences in the developing brains of young adolescents. Specifically, children who spent more hours on digital platforms exhibited a thinner outer layer of the brain […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/22/psypost-more-time-spent-on-social-media-is-linked-to-a-thinner-cerebral-cortex-in-young-adolescents/ -
PsyPost: Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence. “When people know an artificial intelligence program is evaluating them for a job or college program, they alter their behavior to appear more analytical and less emotional. These strategic changes could lead to inaccurate evaluations and alter who ultimately gets selected for important […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/10/psypost-job-seekers-mask-their-emotions-and-act-more-analytical-when-evaluated-by-artificial-intelligence/ -
PsyPost: Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence. “When people know an artificial intelligence program is evaluating them for a job or college program, they alter their behavior to appear more analytical and less emotional. These strategic changes could lead to inaccurate evaluations and alter who ultimately gets selected for important […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/10/psypost-job-seekers-mask-their-emotions-and-act-more-analytical-when-evaluated-by-artificial-intelligence/ -
PsyPost: Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence. “When people know an artificial intelligence program is evaluating them for a job or college program, they alter their behavior to appear more analytical and less emotional. These strategic changes could lead to inaccurate evaluations and alter who ultimately gets selected for important […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/10/psypost-job-seekers-mask-their-emotions-and-act-more-analytical-when-evaluated-by-artificial-intelligence/ -
PsyPost: Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence. “When people know an artificial intelligence program is evaluating them for a job or college program, they alter their behavior to appear more analytical and less emotional. These strategic changes could lead to inaccurate evaluations and alter who ultimately gets selected for important […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/10/psypost-job-seekers-mask-their-emotions-and-act-more-analytical-when-evaluated-by-artificial-intelligence/ -
PsyPost: Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence. “When people know an artificial intelligence program is evaluating them for a job or college program, they alter their behavior to appear more analytical and less emotional. These strategic changes could lead to inaccurate evaluations and alter who ultimately gets selected for important […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/10/psypost-job-seekers-mask-their-emotions-and-act-more-analytical-when-evaluated-by-artificial-intelligence/ -
PsyPost: Vulnerable #narcissism is linked to intense celebrity worship via #parasocial relationships https://www.psypost.org/vulnerable-narcissism-is-linked-to-intense-celebrity-worship-via-parasocial-relationships/ #parasozial #Promis #Narzissmus #CelebrityWorshipDisorder
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PsyPost: New research suggests truth has a natural competitive edge over misinformation. “Truthful messages are more persuasive and more likely to be shared than false ones, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings, drawn from four large experiments, challenge the widespread belief that misinformation naturally spreads more […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/02/psypost-new-research-suggests-truth-has-a-natural-competitive-edge-over-misinformation/ -
PsyPost: New research suggests truth has a natural competitive edge over misinformation. “Truthful messages are more persuasive and more likely to be shared than false ones, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings, drawn from four large experiments, challenge the widespread belief that misinformation naturally spreads more […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/02/psypost-new-research-suggests-truth-has-a-natural-competitive-edge-over-misinformation/ -
PsyPost: New research suggests truth has a natural competitive edge over misinformation. “Truthful messages are more persuasive and more likely to be shared than false ones, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings, drawn from four large experiments, challenge the widespread belief that misinformation naturally spreads more […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/02/psypost-new-research-suggests-truth-has-a-natural-competitive-edge-over-misinformation/ -
PsyPost: New research suggests truth has a natural competitive edge over misinformation. “Truthful messages are more persuasive and more likely to be shared than false ones, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings, drawn from four large experiments, challenge the widespread belief that misinformation naturally spreads more […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/02/psypost-new-research-suggests-truth-has-a-natural-competitive-edge-over-misinformation/ -
PsyPost: New research suggests truth has a natural competitive edge over misinformation. “Truthful messages are more persuasive and more likely to be shared than false ones, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The findings, drawn from four large experiments, challenge the widespread belief that misinformation naturally spreads more […]
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PsyPost: AI can generate images that are just as effective at triggering human emotions as traditional photographs . “A recent study provides evidence that artificial intelligence can successfully generate customized images designed to trigger specific human emotions. The findings suggest that these computer-generated pictures work just as well as traditional photographs, while offering the […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/28/psypost-ai-can-generate-images-that-are-just-as-effective-at-triggering-human-emotions-as-traditional-photographs/ -
PsyPost: News chatbots that present multiple viewpoints tend to earn the trust of conspiracy believers. “The research provides evidence that individuals who hold strong conspiracy beliefs tend to respond well to these chatbots, viewing them as useful tools for reading diverse news. These findings point to new ways technology might help pierce information bubbles and reduce societal division by […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/23/psypost-news-chatbots-that-present-multiple-viewpoints-tend-to-earn-the-trust-of-conspiracy-believers/ -
PsyPost: Narcissistic traits and celebrity worship are linked to excessive Instagram scrolling via emotional struggles and fear of missing out. “The researchers found a positive link between narcissistic traits, celebrity worship, and problematic Instagram use. In other words, individuals who scored higher in narcissism or celebrity obsession also reported unhealthier relationships with the […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/19/psypost-narcissistic-traits-and-celebrity-worship-are-linked-to-excessive-instagram-scrolling-via-emotional-struggles-and-fear-of-missing-out/ -
PsyPost: New research: AI models tend to reflect the political ideologies of their creators. “A new study suggests that large language models tend to adopt the ideological perspectives of the companies and countries that build them. These findings were published in the journal npj Artificial Intelligence.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/03/new-research-ai-models-tend-to-reflect-the-political-ideologies-of-their-creators-psypost/ -
PsyPost: Evening screen use may be more relaxing than stimulating for teenagers. “A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that evening screen use might not be as physically stimulating for teenagers as many parents and experts have assumed. The findings provide evidence that most digital activities actually coincide with lower heart rates compared to non-screen […]
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PsyPost: Shared viewing of erotic webcams is rare but may enhance relationship intimacy. “Couples seeking to reinvigorate their romantic lives often turn to novel experiences, ranging from travel to shared hobbies. A new study suggests that for some partners, this exploration has moved into the digital realm of erotic webcam sites. The research indicates that while using these platforms with a […]
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PsyPost: Sycophantic chatbots inflate people’s perceptions that they are “better than average”. “Results of three experiments indicate that sycophantic AI chatbots inflate people’s perceptions that they are ‘better than average’ on a number of desirable traits. Furthermore, participants viewed sycophantic chatbots as unbiased, but viewed disagreeable chatbots as highly biased. The paper […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/20/psypost-sycophantic-chatbots-inflate-peoples-perceptions-that-they-are-better-than-average/ -
PsyPost: Scientists demonstrate how reliable news sources are weaponized to spread falsehoods. “A new study suggests that online misinformation is not limited to fabricated stories from unreliable websites but also includes factual reports from mainstream media that are repurposed to support false claims.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/04/psypost-scientists-demonstrate-how-reliable-news-sources-are-weaponized-to-spread-falsehoods/