Misreading another person’s irritation or sadness as something positive could mean missing a cue to back off. A new study found this error was more common in people with psychotic disorders and a history of aggression. dlvr.​it/TW33Jp

How a boss’s psychopathic traits shape employee performance: A study of Belgian business leaders and their staff finds that while cold-hearted and impulsive bosses are linked to worse employee performance, fearless and confident bosses can boost output for… dlvr.​it/TW3Vv6

Worrying about slipping down the socioeconomic ladder may take a psychological toll. Across four studies in Spain and the U.​S., expecting downward mobility was tied to greater status anxiety, which in turn predicted lower life satisfaction. dlvr.​it/TW31Vw

Study finds Medicaid expansions prompted lenders to ease borrowing terms: A new study reveals that expanding Medicaid under the ACA increased credit card borrowing by 0.​38% per percentage point of eligibility, as improved financial resilience led banks to lower… dlvr.​it/TW3Sy7

Young adults who worry about rejection tend to fear death more, a study of 640 Italians found. That fear was tied to more anxiety and related symptoms, but mainly among those who see death as final. dlvr.​it/TW3SNs

A new meta-analysis reveals that breast reduction surgery is linked to improvements in sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. Researchers suggest that alleviating physical pain and reducing appearance-related anxiety both play a role in enhancing… dlvr.​it/TW2z0K

A meta-analysis of 26 studies involving more than 12,000 adults found that vulnerable narcissism was moderately linked to difficulty managing emotions, while grandiose narcissism showed virtually no connection. dlvr.​it/TW2wfd

A new study reveals that ADHD symptoms peak in severity during menstruation for women taking stimulant medications. The findings suggest that natural hormonal fluctuations alter attention and mood, highlighting a need for highly personalized treatment plans. dlvr.​it/TW3Ps4

The intense, one-sided connections fans feel toward Taylor Swift and their fear of missing out strongly predict whether they will attend her concerts and movies, highlighting how the psychological need for social belonging drives massive consumer behaviors. dlvr.​it/TW2sgM

Which face looks like the right leader may depend on how a political issue makes you feel. Republicans still favored dominant-looking leaders more than Democrats did, but the effects of anger and fear appeared similar across both parties. dlvr.​it/TW3M9g

A smile or friendly chat at work isn’t usually an invitation. But employees with a strong desire to dominate others were more likely to read sexual interest into such behavior, and those perceptions were linked to self-reported harassment. dlvr.​it/TW3KtL

Americans who still live in the state where they grew up score slightly higher on psychopathy than those who moved away, according to a study of nearly 4,000 adults. The gap was small but persisted in the strictest comparisons. dlvr.​it/TW2px3

Children breathe a mix of pollution from cars, power plants, farms, and fires. A study of more than 6,000 U.​S. kids found several sources were tied to their own pattern of brain network communication. dlvr.​it/TW3JS5

A new study finds that the practical disruptions of a romantic breakup, such as moving or changing finances, are associated with increased ambiguity around a person's sexual orientation. dlvr.​it/TW3H83

People who love extreme metal music report feeling less disgusted by gruesome artworks, album covers, and gross photos than nonfans do. They also tend to find the grotesque art and album covers funnier. dlvr.​it/TW2m52

Most research on the runner’s high has looked at workouts under an hour. New research on marathoners and ultramarathoners found the body’s cannabis-like chemicals remain active through hours of running. dlvr.​it/TW3Fm6

A papal election may offer Catholics more than a new leader. A daily survey study suggests practicing American Catholics felt their lives were slightly more meaningful after Pope Leo XIV’s election, a pattern that held through the study’s end. dlvr.​it/TW2Ww5

An analysis of political rhetoric and mobilization shows that when elected officials endorse demographic conspiracy theories, their rhetoric is tied to measurable increases in white supremacist protests and extremist propaganda distribution. dlvr.​it/TW2TXr