psychology
American geneticists take a stand against the misuse of their science by racists.
A new study suggests that we all underestimate how much people like us after a first meeting.
“How do you feel?” is a simple and commonly asked question that belies the complex nature of our conscious experiences. The feelings and emotions we experience daily consist of bodily […]
Carl Sagan liked to smoke weed. His essay on why is fascinating.
Why is populism so popular? The rise of Donald Trump has been an enigma to many. Not so much to evolutionary psychologists.
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A new study finds why shame is important for human societies.
The structured nature of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and its clearly defined principles (based on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours) make it relatively easy to train practitioners, ensure […]
Find out the multiple ways we classify and ascertain what constitutes intelligence.
A new study finds that naps bring cognitive benefits.
A new study compared cognitive boosts from running versus relaxing.
The five stages of psychogenic death — aka, “give-up-itis.”
Research calls into question the separation of church and state in the United States.
How a mother-daughter obsession became a massive and dangerous industry. The weird history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Mindfulness practices can considerably improve the symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially when used with psychotherapy.
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Both schizophrenics and people with a common personality type share similar brain patterns.
Traveling to Mars is going to be hard. Not going completely bonkers when we’re there may be even harder.
Why self-control makes your life better, and how to get more of it.
A first-ever study looks at how sibling bullying leads to the development of psychotic disorders later in life.
Have you ever been curious about how curiosity works?
“You” might not be as real as you think you are. Here’s what Buddhism has to say about living ego-free, and how Freud misunderstood it.
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His guiding spirit Thomas helped the author make better financial decisions and take care of his health.
Evolution has trained your mind to create in-groups and out-groups in a flash—but the lines are more flexible than you think.
What are the true motivations of people who cheat, and why do even happy spouses do it?
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Some people like going to bed early in the evening and waking up at the crack of dawn. Others are most alive after the Sun has set, preferring the darkness […]
Unraveling the psychology behind gun ownership may offer fresh insight into the gun control debate.
If we’re going to treat psychological suffering as effectively as we treat pneumonia and broken bones, we’d better think outside the box.
Boredom has benefits. New research finds that device-free solitude deactivates high arousal emotions while reducing stress and promoting relaxation.