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Kevin Bennett PhD
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Danger, Deception, Desire 🧨🪤🩵 & other psych professor obsessions #PennState
Image a sticker that can read your mind. Science fiction? The future is here. @psychologytoday.com | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode...
A Wearable Sticker Can Detect True Emotions
What if your body could tell the truth—even when your face couldn’t? A new wearable device may be the future of emotional transparency.
www.psychologytoday.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
They guilt you. They confuse you. They twist your words. Manipulators play mind games—and win—unless you know their tricks.

3 Clever Ways Manipulators Make You Do What They Want and How to Stop Them, According to a Psychology Professor www.inc.com/minda-zetlin...
3 Clever Ways Manipulators Make You Do What They Want and How to Stop Them, According to a Psychology Professor
Wonder if you're being manipulated? Here's how to tell.
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April 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in regulating various bodily functions and mood. Here's how it is related to impulse control issues. @psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Making sense of antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic, and borderline disorders. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
January 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Does the perfect kiss really exist? Science says kissing is more than just chemistry—it's a mix of sensory signals that create deep connections. Learn how the brain processes this intimate act and what makes a kiss truly unforgettable. @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode...
14 Key Lessons From Research on Kissing
Is being a good kisser really that important? New research shows there's a lot more to the science behind kissing than we knew; these simple steps will help you to improve.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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From gaslighting to love bombing, manipulators love playing dangerous games. My new article: @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
The 5 Worst Psychological Things People Do to Each Other
The worst forms of manipulation are those that unravel the sense of self.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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What is National Narcissism? New research: those who score high on "national narcissism" are more likely to feel lonely over time, and those experiencing loneliness tend to develop stronger national narcissistic tendencies. @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
How National Narcissism Fuels Isolation
People high in national narcissism seek validation for their nation’s greatness but often feel this recognition is lacking. This unmet expectation can lead to social isolation.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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The worst forms of manipulation are those that slowly unravel our sense of self, leaving us doubting our worth, our reality, and our relationships. Here's how to recognize and avoid them @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
The 5 Worst Psychological Things People Do to Each Other
The worst forms of manipulation are those that unravel the sense of self.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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The world would be a far better place if we spent less time judging others and more time understanding them. Here's how to get started www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode... @psychologytoday.com
Can't Stop Judging Others? 5 Ways to Undo a Critical Mindset
Tired of being quick to judge? From ditching social media to curbing your biases, try these science-backed tips to control the impulse to judge and criticize others.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Danger, Deception, Desire...and more.
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Thrill Seeker Teaser. Would you swim with sharks for fun? Or jump out of a plane?
YouTube video by Kevin Bennett Is Snarling
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January 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Does the perfect kiss really exist? Science says kissing is more than just chemistry—it's a mix of sensory signals that create deep connections. Learn how the brain processes this intimate act and what makes a kiss truly unforgettable. @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode...
14 Key Lessons From Research on Kissing
Is being a good kisser really that important? New research shows there's a lot more to the science behind kissing than we knew; these simple steps will help you to improve.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
January 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Birth years 2002-2009: Dangerous Impulses
January 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Making sense of antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic, and borderline disorders. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
January 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in regulating various bodily functions and mood. Here's how it is related to impulse control issues. @psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
January 30, 2025 at 6:16 AM
From gaslighting to love bombing, manipulators love playing dangerous games. My new article: @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
The 5 Worst Psychological Things People Do to Each Other
The worst forms of manipulation are those that unravel the sense of self.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
What is National Narcissism? New research: those who score high on "national narcissism" are more likely to feel lonely over time, and those experiencing loneliness tend to develop stronger national narcissistic tendencies. @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
How National Narcissism Fuels Isolation
People high in national narcissism seek validation for their nation’s greatness but often feel this recognition is lacking. This unmet expectation can lead to social isolation.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The worst forms of manipulation are those that slowly unravel our sense of self, leaving us doubting our worth, our reality, and our relationships. Here's how to recognize and avoid them @psychologytoday.com
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mo...
The 5 Worst Psychological Things People Do to Each Other
The worst forms of manipulation are those that unravel the sense of self.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Reposted by Kevin Bennett PhD
An investigation of 30 million college grades shows a surprising link between names and student scores. Last names near the front of the alphabet received better grades.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode... @psychologytoday.com
30 Million College Grade Records Reveal the Power of Names
Students with surnames earlier in the alphabet tend to receive higher grades compared to their counterparts with later alphabetical placements. What's going on?
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:28 AM
The world would be a far better place if we spent less time judging others and more time understanding them. Here's how to get started www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode... @psychologytoday.com
Can't Stop Judging Others? 5 Ways to Undo a Critical Mindset
Tired of being quick to judge? From ditching social media to curbing your biases, try these science-backed tips to control the impulse to judge and criticize others.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:33 AM
An investigation of 30 million college grades shows a surprising link between names and student scores. Last names near the front of the alphabet received better grades.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mode... @psychologytoday.com
30 Million College Grade Records Reveal the Power of Names
Students with surnames earlier in the alphabet tend to receive higher grades compared to their counterparts with later alphabetical placements. What's going on?
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:28 AM