Eric W. Dolan

Articles by Eric W. Dolan

Psychology textbooks still misrepresent famous experiments and controversial debates - PsyPost

Health April 25, 2026

A recent study published in The Journal of General Psychology suggests that many introductory psychology textbooks continue to misrepresent scientific findings and repeat long-standing myths. While tοΏ½...

Even light drinking combined with aging is linked to reduced brain blood flow and thinner tissue - PsyPost

Health April 24, 2026

A recent study published in the journal Alcohol provides evidence that even low-level drinking may have negative consequences for brain health over a person’s lifespan. The findings suggest that the...

Children with ADHD report applying less effort on cognitive tasks compared to their peers - PsyPost

Health April 18, 2026

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders suggests that children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder perceive their own effort on cognitive tasks differently than theirοΏ½...

Reduced gray matter and altered brain connectivity are linked to problematic smartphone use - PsyPost

Health April 14, 2026

A comprehensive review of neuroimaging research suggests that problematic smartphone use is associated with distinct structural and functional alterations in the brain. These changes primarily involvοΏ½...

Data from 560,000 students reveals a disturbing mental health shift after 2016 - PsyPost

Health February 4, 2026

A comprehensive analysis of data spanning fifteen years reveals that depression symptoms have increased among college students in the United States, with the most severe rises occurring after 2016. TοΏ½...

Social anxiety has a "dark side" that looks nothing like shyness - PsyPost

Health February 2, 2026

Social anxiety is commonly associated with shyness, silence, and a tendency to withdraw from social interactions. However, new research suggests that for some adolescents, this condition manifests thοΏ½...

Surprising link found between hyperthyroidism and dark personality traits - PsyPost

Health February 1, 2026

New research published in Current Psychology provides evidence linking an overactive thyroid gland to specific personality characteristics known as the β€œDark Tetrad.” The study indicates that indi...

Novel essential oil blend may enhance memory and alertness - PsyPost

Health February 1, 2026

A recent study provides evidence that inhaling a specific blend of essential oils may improve cognitive performance in healthy adults. The research indicates that while this aromatic blend increases οΏ½...

New research reveals a psychological shift triggered by the 2008 Great Recession - PsyPost

Health January 13, 2026

A new study suggests that the 2008 Great Recession did more than damage the economy; it also altered how Americans perceive their own social standing. The findings, published in Psychological ScienceοΏ½...

Scientists find eating refined foods for just three days can impair memory in the aging brain - PsyPost

Health January 10, 2026

A new study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity provides evidence that consuming refined diets for as little as three days can lead to memory impairments in the aging brain. The research suggeοΏ½...