Psychologists have shown interest in reaction times (RT) as a metric for cognitive processing variances for more than a century. Starting in the 19th century, Francis Galton, a prominent statistician and eugenicist, amassed a substantial data set (n=3410) of simple reaction times. His objective was to investigate individual disparities in processing speed as possible indicators […]

John Bargh’s work “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” presents a captivating inquiry into social psychology, concentrating on how subconscious elements shape behavior. Bargh, recognized for his innovative experiments, portrays human actions as affected by drives, objectives, routines, background, and surroundings. Through engaging experiments, like the influence of word […]

Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes: Section 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, it can be made accessible for free to anyone who wishes to read it. This can be accomplished on your personal website or a preprint server such as psyarxiv.com. Backed by the OSF, preprint servers are […]

A project I’ve been developing for an extensive period has just launched: an innovative and engaging essay titled “The Choice Engine,” which investigates the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of free will. This distinct experience encourages readers to interact with an essay by engaging directly with a Twitter bot. By tweeting “@ChoiceEngine START,” participants can initiate […]

**The Science Behind Behavioral Compliance During Epidemics: Understanding ‘Behavioral Fatigue’** Following a worldwide pandemic, the phrase ‘behavioral fatigue’ has emerged prominently, especially linked to the UK Government’s early reaction against strict public health interventions. This notion has been debated, with The Guardian labeling it as lacking scientific validity. However, a deeper investigation shows that the […]

In recent studies featured in the Research Digest, a phenomenon referred to as “belief superiority” is examined, indicating that those who consider their opinions to be superior are more prone to overrate their knowledge and overlook chances for learning. This effect is akin to the Dunning-Kruger effect, in which lack of knowledge leads to excessive […]

**Expert Recommendations on Psychological Theory from Twitter** The discussion launched by Ekaterina Damer has ignited a lively dialogue among psychologists on Twitter, producing a plethora of suggested readings concerning psychological theory and methods. Below is a thoughtfully compiled list of these suggestions, along with their contributors. This compilation is intended to be a valuable resource […]