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.
New study shows CBT therapy for hypochondria lasts for a decade or even more
August 14, 2020
Just a few sessions of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for a typical hypochondriac had a lasting effect, even 10 years later.
How many friends is too many? This new study shows the problem of having too many friends
August 13, 2020
How many friends is too many? A new study shows that having too many friends can be seen by others as an obstacle to social networking.
The triumph of the outgoing introvert: faking extroversion makes people like you more
August 9, 2020
The outgoing introvert: a new study finds that pretending to be an extrovert makes the people around you feel happier and more relaxed.
New study shows that a baby’s brain waves can predict IQ at age seven
August 7, 2020
Brain waves and child development: a new study shows a baby's EEG scan can reliably predict that same baby's IQ score at age seven.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
August 5, 2020
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
The psychology behind hoarding: what were the traits of hoarders during the pandemic?
August 1, 2020
A new study on the psychology behind hoarding finds people who stockpiled during the pandemic scored high on extraversion and neuroticism.
Guided meditation for seniors reduces depression, new study shows
July 27, 2020
A new meta-analysis of 19 previous studies has found that guided meditation for seniors is a promising avenue of treatment for depression in the elderly.
Broken phone? A new study suggests you might have secretly let it happen
July 27, 2020
If you have a broken phone, research suggests there’s a chance that you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) allowed it to happen.