Author Archive

Do nice guys really finish last?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The nice guy stereotype argues that women often say they wish to date kind, sensitive men, but in reality, still choose to date jerks over nice guys. Is the stereotype true?

Professor Happiness: An interview with Daniel Gilbert

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The New York Times recently did an interview with Harvard Professor Daniel Gilbert about his research on how people predict emotions, particularly happiness.

Sex in the college years

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

A recent study explores reasons college students have sex and how they differ by gender and sexual experience.

Sexual intentions are written all over your face

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

We can determined whether someone is looking for a long-term or short-term sexual partner just by looking at their face.

Similarity in Sexual Experiences

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Men and women with similar sexual experiences tend to form relationships together.

Maximizers and Satisficers

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Maximizers must find the best possible option while Satisficers only need the option that is “good enough.” Which one feels better?

Remembering birthdays is easier when it’s close to your own

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Remembering birthdays close to your own birthday as an example of the egocentric bias in temporal memory.

Watch what you say…well, not always

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Why high self-monitoring helps you get more friends and job promotions, but may not be so good for your dating relationships.

Marriage means closing doors

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Dan Ariely’s new book “Predictably Irrational” shows us how much we dislike having our options taken away.

I forgive you, but my friend doesn’t

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Why friends may be less forgiving than we are for our partner’s transgressions.

“Oh Thank You, It’s exactly what I wanted for Valentines Day!”

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

OK, no pressure, but today is a pretty big day if you’re in a relationship. Today is Valentine’s Day and you hopefully got a present for your partner and will (hopefully) receive one in return. Flowers, chocolate, jewelry, it’s all a possibility. You probably have a special time set up today to have dinner, [...]

To my husband who will forever be in my heart, Love Amy

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Men and women express different emotions in their Valentine’s Day announcments.

Voting: It’s all about you

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Having trouble deciding who to vote for? It’s not just your gender and age–your personality may be more important than you think.

The Worry Gene

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Researchers found a gene variation for rumination.


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