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06/2025

What is manifesting all about? The Universe as a difficult conversational partner
- by
- Lisa Marie Warner,
- Nina Wieking
Editorial Assistants: Corinna Michels and Zoey Chapman . Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind. It sounds too good to be true: "You can achieve any goal with simple affirmations”. For example, people formulate: "I have clear and pure skin" or "I am grateful that I am rich" and hope that their wishes will come true under the keyword "manifestation". Speaking a wish into the Universe and then it comes true, it manifests, it becomes reality—sounds simple and if it works, it would be pretty brilliant. However, there are a few...
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06/2025

Why we’d buy a microwave from BODIKA_1996 but not from KODIBA_1996 – Articulation movements and their effects on judgments and decisions
- by
- Moritz Ingendahl
Editorial Assistants: Lukas Repnik and Zoey Chapman . Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind. People like inward-oriented articulation movements (e.g., in BODIKA – Lips → Tongue → Throat) more than outward-oriented articulation movements (e.g., in KODIBA – Throat → Tongue → Lips). This effect has an impact on various judgments and decisions in everyday life - but why is “in” better than “out”? Imagine you’re searching on eBay for a used microwave. A private seller with the username BODIKA_1996 offers a good model at a reasonable price. You scroll a...
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Issue

03/2025

If you read this…
- by
- Mareike Ehlert,
- Elmar Souvignier
… you can already do a lot! Reading is a bit like magic: You can easily read a word like “dozibrofu” out loud, even though you’ve probably never seen it before. You can also read a sentence in which the wrods suddnely look copmleteyl dfferent. And even when something isn’t fully described in a text, you can often visualize it clearly. Maybe that’s why you’ve already guessed that we’re about to explain how reading works. Editorial Assistant: Elisabeth Höhne and Elena Benini. Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind. The magic...
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03/2025

Small Screens, Big Effects: How Screen Media Shapes Early Childhood
- by
- Dr. Gizem Samdan
Reviewers: Dr. Nicolas Arnaud and Prof. Dr. Fabio Sticca Editorial Assistant: Jana Dreston How does early screen use shape child development? This article reveals how content type, family background, and parental media habits can either support or hinder a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. It also provides practical strategies for fostering healthier media habits in young children. Picture this: A mom is cooking in the kitchen, glancing back to ensure her baby is still captivated by the TV. Meanwhile, a dad juggles grocery shopping with his two-year-old, who is quietly absorbed in a cellphone while sitting in her stroller...
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03/2025

Left-wing vs. right-wing: who is more likely to help others?
- by
- Bernhard Schubach
This article was reviewed by Julia Sasse and Alexander Ehlert . Are supporters of the political left more prosocial and altruistic than their right-wing counterparts? In theory, this link is very plausible. This article summarizes the empirical research on the link between political orientation and prosocial behaviors and personality traits. Introduction Have you ever wondered if your political views affect how you look at and treat others? Our political beliefs are often more than just opinions—they reflect our values, priorities, and how we see our role in society. In a world where political divides are growing, people have become increasingly...
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Magazine Issue 06/2025

What is manifesting all about? The Universe as a difficult conversational partner

by: Lisa Marie Warner, Nina Wieking
Magazine Issue 06/2025

Why we’d buy a microwave from BODIKA_1996 but not from KODIBA_1996 – Articulation movements and their effects on judgments and decisions

by: Moritz Ingendahl
Magazine Issue 03/2025

If you read this…

by: Mareike Ehlert, Elmar Souvignier
Magazine Issue 03/2025

Small Screens, Big Effects: How Screen Media Shapes Early Childhood

by: Dr. Gizem Samdan

Magazine Issue 03/2025

Left-wing vs. right-wing: who is more likely to help others?

by: Bernhard Schubach

This article was reviewed by Julia Sasse and Alexander Ehlert.
Are supporters of the political left more prosocial and altruistic than their right-wing counterparts? In theory, this link is...
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Magazine Issue 02/2025

Do we really like what we like? How social influence processes shape our experiences when we are online

by: Dr. A. Marthe Möller

reviewed by: Yuhan Li and Stephan Winter
We have all been in that situation where we see a post on social media but spend more time reading the comments section...
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Magazine Issue 02/2025

The psychology behind being a dad and its effects on fathers themselves

by: Gustaf Glavå

Editorial Assistant: Elena Benini.
Becoming a father for one’s own psychological development? While this might sound self-centered, research indicates that pursuing fatherhood offers psychological benefits not only for fathers themselves...
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Magazine Issue 02/2025

The price is right: how to get the best possible outcome in price negotiations

by: Marco Warsitzka, Michel Mann, Marco Schauer, Roman Trötschel

Editorial Assistant: Elena Benini.
Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind.
Not every negotiation offers the possibility for win-win agreements. In...
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Magazine Issue 01/2025

How perception and action emerge: Stories of a puzzling mind

by: Carina Giesen, Birte Moeller, Roland Pfister, David Dignath, Markus Janczyk

Nothing seems as simple to us as perceiving the world around us. But in fact, the way our brain processes sensory input is astonishingly complex. It first breaks down our... more
Magazine Issue 01/2025

From moderate to radical - will failure change the climate movement? Psychological studies on the impact of success and failure on social movements

by: Johanna Kranz, Astrid Carrapatoso, Martin Schwichow

While the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of an escalation of the climate crisis and climate movements call for effective measures to mitigate climate change... more

In-Mind Blog

24.03.2025 | Social Influence & Negotiations

The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact

by: Rinat Meerson, Jana Dreston

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. However, its darker aspects pose significant challenges to individuals and societies. This Special Issue (SI) seeks to explore... more
23.03.2025 | Announcements and News

Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

by: Jana Dreston, Stella Wernicke

What is In-Mind? In-Mind is a volunteer-driven project dedicated to sharing psychological research. We give researchers a platform to present their work in an engaging, accessible, and scientifically rigorous way—psychology... more
08.01.2025 | Announcements and News

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Call for abstracts for a special issue on the psychological dimensions of AI

by: Magdalena Wischnewski, Michaela Forrai, Stella Wernicke

The special issue (SI) Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences: Exploring the psychological dimensions of AI aims to make central research on the psychological components of Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to the... more
23.12.2024 | Happiness & Well-being

Caught in a Vicious Cycle? The Complex Interplay of Work Stressors and Burnout

by: Jette Völker

Editorial Assistants: Jana Dreston and Elena Benini. Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind. A conflict with a coworker, time pressure... more
19.12.2024 | Self-Control & Decision-Making

Everything was better in the past? Children’s self-regulation across the decades

by: Stefanie Peykarjou

Editorial Assistants: Elisabeth Höhne, Stella Wernicke Note: The blog post was originally published in the German version of In-Mind. Do you also believe, like most American adults, that children today... more
06.11.2024 | Announcements and News

Call for editors for a Special Issue on the “Psychology of Artificial Intelligence”

by: Jana Dreston, Sofia Calderon, Stella Wernicke

Are you an AI researcher and wish to handle a special issue on the topic? In-Mind is looking for one or several people who are interested in being guest editors... more

Book Reviews

Buried Secrets

Buried Secrets: Rememberance of Things Past, a Review by Christopher Perez

by: Christopher Perez

the codding

The Coddling of the American Mind, reviewed by Dylan Selterman

by: Dylan Selterman

https://pixabay.com/en/woman-face-identity-self-me-i-am-510480/

My Year of Rest and Relaxation, reviewed by Andrew Archer

by: Andrew Archer

Quelling

The Quelling, reviewed by Katharine Coldiron

by: Katharine Coldiron

Image created by the author (J. Smith)

The Hope Circuit, Reviewed by Joe Smith

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