In a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that students are more open to participate in school activities and expect to earn higher grades when they view their teacher as attractive. The findings provide evidence that children’s perception of teacher attire attractiveness is related to important school outcomes. …

A new study published in Psychological Science investigated the relationship between loneliness, brain activity, and social interactions. The results suggest that individuals who experience loneliness may process social information differently from those who do not, contributing to feelings of isolation and disconnection. …

Early sports participation can improve self-esteem, which, in turn, can contribute to better mental health outcomes in young people, according to new research published in JAMA Psychiatry. …

Is there a bullshit blind spot? A series of two studies recently found that people who were the worst at detecting bullshit not only grossly overestimated their detection ability, but also overestimated their ability compared to other people. In other words, they not only believe that they are better at detecting BS than they actually are, they also believe that they are better at it than the…

New research suggests that napping is beneficial for memory processing in early childhood. The study, published in Child Development, found that the combination of napping and overnight sleep improves retrieval of emotional memories compared to overnight sleep alone. The findings highlight the importance of naps in supporting memory and emotional processing in young children. …