Psychology

 

Even small changes to content curation algorithms can shape what people come to believe—for better or worse. more

Review points to gap in existing environmental psychology literature more

Study shows digital interventions help people connect with their future self more

Paying attention to alcohol advertisements increases drinking behavior more

Which goals do people pursue when they decide to adopt environmentally conscious behaviours? more

Max Planck researchers develop a new measurement tool  more

Lack of trust in the medical system plays a key role  more

Multisensory vs. unisensory nature experiences in Virtual Reality increase sense of wellbeing and connectedness to nature    more

Max Planck researcher Isabel Thielmann finds that dishonest behavior is consistent more

Neuroimaging study on the processing of pain signals in the brain more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Intentionally foregoing information can be a good decision for both individuals and society more

We live in a knowledge society in which science and education is of particular importance. But under certain circumstances, we all benefit from deliberate ignorance. The Max Planck directors Ralph Hertwig and Christoph Engel explain why deliberately foregoing information in certain areas should even be prescribed and taught. more

To overcome the Coronavirus outbreak, sociopolitical and economic visions for the future are needed just as urgently as vaccines or emergency assistance from the state. A contribution by Lisa Suckert more

A game-theoretical study shows when bureaucracies tend to excessive regulations more

People with autism often have outstanding skills, which can be enriching for businesses more

Large-scale study casts light on the nature of risk preferences more

Individual qualities matter more than group qualities when choosing a new friend from an ethnic or religious group other than one’s own more

MRI study analyzes stress-processing brain regions in older city dwellers more

Traumatic experiences arising from flight from war zones can lead to distressing symptoms, which impair everyday life. The symptoms often subside with time but sometimes persist. People exhibiting symptoms resulting from trauma should seek medical help.  Now with Ukrainian subtitles. more