psychology

Anyone can have a bad day at work, but not everyone scores this high on narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism.

How to separate the reality from the conspiracy theory.

It’s complicated.

Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.

Success is about give and take — with a little more give.

“I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences.”

Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.

Risk-taking isn’t inherently bad: It tends to build self-confidence when things work out, and resilience when they don’t. 

The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.

Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.

Money ruins relationships. Here’s how to fix that.

Washington University professor John Inazu tells us how we can make peace inside a raging culture war.

Your brain may notice fearful faces, even if you don’t consciously realize it.

A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.

Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.

Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.

“Language is the most distinctively human talent.”

Without the time to mentally disengage from work, people can slip into burnout.

Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.

Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.

The rewards price to get a free cup of hot coffee at Starbucks is going up.

How to maximize wins and minimize losses, explained by four experts on game theory.

Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.

Do you remember feeling “money shame” for the first time?

It’s us.

A new 20-year analysis of over 14,000 psychology studies finds that a study’s media coverage is negatively linked to its replicability.

Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.

Astronomer Michelle Thaller explains the healing power of physics after losing her husband.

We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.

Forgetfulness isn’t always a “glitch” in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.