How ChatGPT is sneaking its favorite words (like “delve” and “bolster”) into our everyday conversations
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute found ChatGPT’s preferred vocabulary, termed “GPT words,” influences everyday language, increasing usage in both academic and casual conversations.
Family photos keep employees honest, this new study finds
Yes, displaying family photos at work can influence a company's performance by reducing unethical behavior, such as expense report padding.
People can classify the face in a picture as an autocrat or an elected leader with almost 70% accuracy
Participants can distinguish unfamiliar politicians as autocrats or democratically-elected with almost 70% accuracy, rating elected leaders as more attractive, likable, and trustworthy in a recent study.
New study finds that teens with a high IQ are more liked by their peers, but less likely to like those peers back
A new study found that intelligent teens are liked by many peers, but like significantly fewer due to having high IQ preferences.
New study finds conservatives are more decisive and confident in their judgments than liberals
According to research published in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General conservatives make quick judgments based on initial responses, while liberals consider broader range of responses.
New study shows that a doctor’s choice of comforting words matters
Research suggests positive, empathetic language influences patient comfort and decision-making in medical care.
Study shows movies about mental illness earn more, and get better reviews
Movies about mental illness have consistently earned more money, received better reviews, and won more Academy Awards than average since as far back as 1977.
New study finds not knowing how to flirt is holding many people back
Inadequate flirting skills contribute to involuntary singlehood, new research suggests.
New survey: 76% say working from home has improved relationships with colleagues
A new study finds 76% of Americans who have been working from home since Covid say it has improved relationships with their co-workers.