psychology
What makes some psychopaths better able to control their antisocial tendencies?
A new study at UPenn found that effective learning includes mistakes—just not too many.
A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.
Do adults need to be more carefree, in order for their lives to go well?
Love a good villain? It says a lot about you.
Health care professionals worldwide are facing a second crisis, the consequences of which we’re only beginning to understand.
Some hold that mental disorders are brain diseases. Others argue that they’re social constructs used to medicalise aberrant behaviour.
Being aware of this issue is a big first step in helping vulnerable communities (such as those struggling with addiction) combat relapse during this pandemic.
Those ancient Chinese philosophers earned their insights.
Flow Research Collective COO Rian Doris explains how to harness the power of your nervous system to find your flow during a pandemic.
The key to raising indistractable kids is to first determine why they’re distracted.
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Ultrarunners scored significantly higher on the resilience questionnaire than non-runners.
In order to gain more from spending time alone, it is important to be open to the benefits that solitude can bring.
How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect relationships? One study aims to find out. If you have 20 minutes, take the survey!
Some purveyors of “wellness” sure are sounding like right-wing conspiracy theorists.
Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.
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Johns Hopkins University professor Susan Carnell explains the neuroscience behind eating out of boredom (and how to stop).
All that matters is the here and now.
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How do you overcome the tension between autonomy and solidarity?
Dr. Robert Emmons and other researchers dig into the positive mental and physical health benefits of expressing gratitude.
People often incorporate lessons from fictional stories into their beliefs, attitudes and value judgments, sometimes without even being aware that they are doing so.
When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state.
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Research shows how “aha moments” affect the brain and cause the evolution of creativity.
Your fear of anxiety could be preventing you from treating your anxiety, according to new Penn State research.
Why finding joy is more easily attainable than the pursuit of happiness.
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Researchers advise using emojis to improve communication under coronavirus isolation.
Our lives have been transformed by the coronavirus pandemic. How can we successfully adapt to the new demands and rules of a society that is sheltering in place? What can […]
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If you surreptitiously pick your nose, chances are that everyone can see you doing it.
Combining various mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can have numerous health benefits, according to new research.
How you think about your work alters your relationship to it.
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