Mane Kara-Yakoubian

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Jealousy is triggered in response to real-world cues of resource allocation in romantic relationships, according to a new study published in Evolutionary Psychology. Jealousy is considered to be a protective emotion, emerging early in childhood and evolving as a way to defend important social relationships from perceived threats. In romantic contexts, researchers have observed distinct patterns in how men and women respond to potential threats.

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Women tend to underestimate their spatial intelligence compared to men, despite performing just as well on tests, according to new research published in Sex Roles. People’s beliefs about their abilities often do not align with their actual skills. One area where this misalignment may matter is gender differences in self-assessments; women consistently rate themselves as less capable than men, even in the absence of true ability gaps.

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Older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults, and people with lower emotional stability or extraversion tend to reflect more on these traits, according to new findings published in Self & Identity. Self-reflection helps individuals understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and plays a critical role in personality development. While personality traits evolve throughout life, this development slows with age.

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Higher social class individuals are slightly more likely to act generously or cooperatively, according to a new meta-analysis published in Psychological Bulletin. Researchers have debated how social class shapes people’s tendency to help others, whether through volunteering, sharing resources, or cooperating for the public good. Two main theories have offered opposing predictions.

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People who express negative attitudes toward atheists are perceived as more religious and may use these attitudes to signal their religious identity, according to new research published in Self & Identity. Although religion is often linked to prosocial behavior, it can also fuel prejudice, particularly against atheists. In the United States, atheists represent a growing demographic but continue to experience widespread discrimination and social stigma.