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  • Magazine Issue
    08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Why putting humans in the loop can make decision-making with AI worse

    • written by
    • Tobias Rieger,
    • Dietrich Manzey,
    • Eileen Roesler,
    • Linda Onnasch
    AI's decisions are often comprised with a human in the loop. Why? The person tries to improve the decisions but ends up making it worse despite good intentions. Our need to contribute interferes with these systems. In this article, we discuss this issue and whether explainable AI can foster true human-AI teamwork for better choices.
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    Magazine Issue
    08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Editorial for the special issue "Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Exploring the psychological dimensions of AI"

    • written by
    • Magdalena Wischnewski,
    • Stella Wernicke
    Not long ago, artificial intelligence was mostly found in science fiction and computer science departments. Today, it drafts our emails, recommends our next purchase, tutors our children, and occasionally tells us it understands how we feel. This shift has happened so quickly that our psychological vocabulary is still catching up. What does it mean to trust a system that has no body, no history, and no stake in the outcome but communicates like us? Why do we sometimes treat a chatbot with the same politeness we'd extend to a colleague, and other times discard it the moment it makes a...
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  • AI in healthcare
    Magazine Issue
    08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Doctor, meet AI: How AI systems influence human decision-making in healthcare

    • written by
    • Julia Cecil,
    • Selina Angerer,
    • Eesha Kokje,
    • Susanne Gaube,
    • Anne-Kathrin Kleine,
    • Eva Lermer
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, from enhancing radiology diagnoses to supporting mental health treatment. But while it promises efficiency and accuracy, its integration raises questions of trust, bias, and decision-making dynamics. Will AI become an indispensable medical partner, or will barriers hinder its adoption? This article explores AI’s expanding role, its impact on healthcare professionals, and the road ahead.
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  • Man using ChatGPT
    Magazine Issue
    08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

    • written by
    • Jaroslava Kaňková
    Can ChatGPT become your new health advisor – or even your therapist? Generative AI tools are changing how we access health information, offering speed and convenience like never before. But alongside the benefits come real risks. This article explores the promise and pitfalls of AI in non-clinical health settings.
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  • Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Why putting humans in the loop can make decision-making with AI worse

    written by: Tobias Rieger, Dietrich Manzey, Eileen Roesler, Linda Onnasch
  • Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Editorial for the special issue "Artificial intelligence, real consequences: Exploring the psychological dimensions of AI"

    written by: Magdalena Wischnewski, Stella Wernicke
  • Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Doctor, meet AI: How AI systems influence human decision-making in healthcare

    written by: Julia Cecil, Selina Angerer, Eesha Kokje, Susanne Gaube, Anne-Kathrin Kleine, Eva Lermer
  • Magazine Issue 08/2026 - SpeciaI issue on artificial intelligence

    Benefits and risks of asking AI for health advice

    written by: Jaroslava Kaňková
  • Magazine Issue 02/2026

    A step-by-step guide to writing science communication articles

    written by: Maike Ramrath, Stella Wernicke
    Effective science communication bridges the gap between science and society. This guide outlines practical strategies for turning psychological research into engaging, accessible articles, including topic selection, structuring the article, and... more
  • Magazine Issue 02/2026

    When loving hurts: The pervasiveness of stigma towards consensual non-monogamy

    written by: Stefano Ciaffoni, Yasin Koc, Silvia Moscatelli
    Consensual non-monogamy is often seen as immoral, childish, or even harmful. This article reviews how stigma towards consensually non-monogamous relationships is widespread and socially shared, shaping judgments and discrimination against... more
  • Magazine Issue 01/2026

    Minority report: Fact or fiction? Can we actually predict violent behavior?

    written by: Petra Habets, Josanne van Dongen
    More than twenty-four years ago, the film Minority Report offered a visionary glimpse into a future of self-driving cars, facial recognition , and the possibility of predicting crimes before they... more
  • Magazine Issue 01/2026

    Between excellence and well-being: The case of academia

    written by: Silvia Filippi, Caterina Suitner
    Loving your work can be both a privilege and a trap. In academia and beyond, passion and flexibility often turn into pressure and overwork. This article examines the hidden costs... more
  • Magazine Issue 01/2026

    Goal achieved? The role of sexual goals in influencing women’s perceptions and attitudes in sexually objectifying relationships

    written by: Bianca Tallone, Gian Antonio Di Bernardo, Luca Andrighetto, Chiara Pecini
    In this article, we demonstrate that perceived sexual objectification in interpersonal relationships can depend on factors such as the presence of sexual goals and how these goals are aligned between... more
  • Magazine Issue 01/2026

    Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media

    written by: Angelica Manzi, Fabio Fasoli, Alana Connor
    Bisexual people often remain “invisible” and are frequently targets of prejudice . This article explores the beliefs people have about bisexuality and examines the role of the media in either... more
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In-Mind Blog

  • 29.09.2025 | Announcements and News

    In-Mind has relaunched its blog post

    written by: Stella Wernicke, Jana Dreston, Charikleia Lampraki, Zoey Chapman
    We are excited to announce that the English version of In-Mind has relaunched its blog. The goal of In-Mind’s online blog is to communicate psychological research in a way that is scientifically accurate, accessible, and engaging for a broad readership. Articles span a broad spectrum of topics, with particular emphasis on current social, political, and scientific issues... more
  • 09.06.2025 |

    Chronic loneliness: Why loneliness can make us even lonelier

    written by: Michèle D. Birtel
    Loneliness can be more than a temporary feeling. For some, it becomes an invisible vicious cycle. Chronically lonely people experience social exclusion more intensely and find less joy in social interactions. They fall into cognitive traps that block the way out of isolation. This can have serious consequences, especially for adolescents. But how does this vicious cycle develop –and more importantly, how can it be broken? more
  • 09.06.2025 |

    Resumé under the X-ray: What a CV really reveals about personality

    written by: Dr. Tobias Marc Härtel
    CVs are more than lists of experiences and qualifications – they tell a story. But can they also provide cues about a person’s personality? To investigate this question, a study examined 141early-career professionals [1]. They completed personality tests on the Big Five and narcissism and submitted their CVs. The question: Which pieces of information in these CVs reveal something about their personality? The answer: There are cues, but they are subtle. more
  • 07.06.2025 |

    Why it takes more than the occasional ‘sorry’: How frequency and quality of apologies shape our relationships

    written by: Martina Grunenberg
    Missteps and hurt feelings are often unavoidable in romantic relationships. While some individuals are quick to fully admit their mistakes, others are more reserved. But how does the way we apologize affect our relationships? more
  • 05.06.2025 |

    Can expectations about being hungry affect your concentration?

    written by: Christoph Bamberg
    Can skipping breakfast blur your focus? A recent study found that hunger alone did not alter concentration—but participants expecting hunger to sharpen their minds performed better than those anticipating a slump. The results suggest beliefs about hunger can steer cognitive performance and should inform health messaging. more
  • 24.03.2025 | Social Influence & Negotiations

    The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact 

    written 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 the negative psychological consequences of social media , such as their impact on interpersonal communication, the formation of political beliefs, mental... more
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Book Reviews

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

reviewed by: Christopher Perez

The Coddling of the American Mind, reviewed by Dylan Selterman

reviewed by: Dylan Selterman

My Year of Rest and Relaxation, reviewed by Andrew Archer

reviewed by: Andrew Archer

The Hope Circuit, Reviewed by Joe Smith

reviewed by: Joe Smith

Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classics (2nd Edition)

reviewed by: Richard Skaff

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  • Magazine Issue 06/2024 - Special issue on sport psychology

    Players behind the scenes: How parents join their children’s road to the Olympics

    written by: Valeria C. Eckardt, Noémie Lienhart, Travis E. Dorsch
  • Magazine Issue 01/2019

    Sorry, Not Sorry: Apologies and Denials in the #MeToo Movement

    written by: Chris Reinders Folmer
  • Magazine Issue 08/2015

    Yielding to temptation: How and why some people are better at controlling themselves

    written by: Amir Ghoniem, Wilhelm Hofmann
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    High Maintenance Interaction

    written by: Tila Pronk
  • Magazine Issue 04/2009

    When Nothing Bad Happens but You’re Still Unhappy: Boredom in Romantic Relationships

    written by: Greg Strong, Frank Fincham, Arthur Aron

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