psychology

Childhood is an important developmental feature of being human. Helicopter parenting disrupts that.

There are scientifically proven ways you can improve your self-esteem, right now.

These people had no access to magazines and, generally, no access to the internet.

The path to sobriety isn’t one that can be traveled alone, studies suggest.

Is obsessive shopping a compulsion, an addiction, or both?

OCD sufferers cannot trust past experiences, making the future even harder to manage.

People who score highly on the dark triad are vain, callous, and manipulative.

How reframing your emotions and changing your daily behavior can help you save money.

Our social emotions are now being hijacked by robots.

A deeper look at what happens in the first 2 years after experiencing sexual trauma.

Your pooch needs to be trained with love and compassion.

Scientists often find that they cannot replicate prior findings.

Smoking is not just habit-based but is deeply entwined with emotions.

A volcano in California is a hot spot for conspiracy theorists.

From understanding human aggression to epigenetics, Stanford University offers all 25 lessons of this fascinating course for free on YouTube.

Tweak the way you’re coping and you can lower your anxiety levels.

Research dating back to the 1950s explains why the foot fetish makes total sense.

Derren Brown returns to the stage with his new live, one-man show, Showman. Check it out here.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has the Stoics to thank for inspiring this field.

The bonding experience is promoted by important neurological changes.

A therapist explains acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Juggling conscious experience with the machinations of the mind can create the ultimate audience experience.

Your answer might depend on whom the quote is attributed to, according to the results of a recent study.

What leads people to believe in “chi” attacks and “no-touch” knockouts?

No matter how arbitrary the distinction, human beings take affiliation very seriously.

Do you struggle to remember your to-do list? Then this exercise is for you.

Those who think they’re better at lying than average seem to have a few things in common.

Can technology act as a feedback loop for human emotions?

Job applicants now have to contend with the growing use of artificial intelligence in hiring decisions.

Competition in STEM subjects left students feeling like imposters.