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Latest Research News
June 16, 2025
In Search of a Way To Improve Humans’ Faulty Memories and Bad Habits
New research in psychology says lessons from science can help everyone instill good habits and lead to more effective patient treatments.
June 16, 2025
Who Decides the Difference Between a Cult and a Religion? The IRS
Berkeley professor does a deep dive on the history and impact of previous and current cults in popular culture.
June 9, 2025
It’s Time To Upgrade How Psychopathic Personality Is Measured
Berkeley psychology professor explains a new way to measure psychopathy and potentially decrease the cost of the disorder to the U.S. criminal justice system.