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Most people listen to true crime podcasts to learn, but dark personality traits drive different motives

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People listen to true crime podcasts to satisfy a variety of psychological needs, with a strong focus on seeking information and learning about human behavior. But a new study published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media suggests that individuals with certain antisocial personality traits tend to tune in for entirely different reasons, such as relaxation or pure entertainment.
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Narcissists tend to view God as a punishing figure who owes them special favors

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A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences provides evidence that different aspects of narcissism correspond to specific, often self-serving, patterns of religious engagement. The findings suggest that while highly narcissistic individuals might not be more religious overall, they tend to use religion as a tool for personal gain, status, or emotional comfort.
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Your eyes reveal how strongly you believe fake news before you even make a choice

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A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that our preexisting beliefs deeply influence how we learn new information in our daily lives. By tracking eye movements and decision-making during a simulated news evaluation game, scientists found that people readily learn from rewards that match their existing views but struggle to adapt when rewards challenge their preconceived notions.
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