Mr Yang

Joined April 2025

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Yang is the founder, publisher, and editor of PsyPost. He has more than 10 years of experience working in journalism and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bradley University.

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S.O.S: The Secret Behind the Global Emergency Signal and Its Use
By Mr.Yang In moments of peril, when every second counts, the S.O.S signal has stood as a universal call for help. But what does this seemingly simple sequence of dots and dashes mean, and why has it become the global standard for distress signals? Though many may assume S.O.S is an abbreviation for a phrase like “Save Our Souls” or “Save Our Ship,” its origins are more practical and rooted in communication history than in any specific wording.
By Mr Yang9 months ago in History
New Scale Measures Consensual Sexual Sadism Without Labeling It as Pathology
By Mr. Yang A new study published in Psychological Assessment has introduced a tool that could shift how researchers understand sexual sadism. The Index of Consensual Sexual Sadism (ICSS) was developed to measure sadistic sexual interests that take place in consensual contexts—without conflating them with criminal behavior or psychological disorders. The study suggests that consensual sexual sadism is distinct from everyday sadism and may not be inherently harmful.
By Mr Yang9 months ago in Psyche
Women Unconsciously Tune Into Infant Distress, Regardless of Parental Status, Study Finds.
By Mr. Yang A new study published in Biological Psychology has found that women—whether they have children or not—are more likely to have their attention drawn by distressed infant faces, even when those faces are shown too briefly to be consciously recognized. Using eye-tracking technology and subliminal emotional cues, researchers discovered that sad baby faces triggered longer reaction times than both happy baby faces and sad adult faces. This suggests that the brain may unconsciously prioritize signs of infant distress, underscoring an innate attentional bias that may support caregiving behavior.
By Mr Yang9 months ago in Psyche
Parents Tend to Favor Daughters and Conscientious Children, New Research Finds
Mr. Yang A large-scale analysis has shed light on a question many siblings have asked at some point: “Who’s the favorite?” Published in Psychological Bulletin, the study found that parents are somewhat more likely to favor daughters, as well as children who are more conscientious or agreeable. Older siblings may also receive more freedom and autonomy. These subtle but consistent patterns of preferential treatment were drawn from a meta-analysis that included data from over 19,000 participants.
By Mr Yang9 months ago in Psyche

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S.O.S: The Secret Behind the Global Emergency Signal and Its Use

New Scale Measures Consensual Sexual Sadism Without Labeling It as Pathology

Women Unconsciously Tune Into Infant Distress, Regardless of Parental Status, Study Finds.

Parents Tend to Favor Daughters and Conscientious Children, New Research Finds

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