psychology

In the wake of the pandemic, the crystal industry boomed, with customers hoping the stones might relieve a little anxiety.

We often laugh at inappropriate things, but not when we are emotionally invested. Laughter cannot be serious. So, can we ever laugh at death?

A new finding that unconsciously processed images are distributed to higher-order brain networks requires the revision of a popular theory of consciousness.

It is all too easy for humans to fall into the cognitive trap of thinking that an entity that can use language fluently is sentient or intelligent.

One might think that people who started poor and became rich might be more sensitive to the plights of the poor. Not so, suggests a new study.

Only 2% of Alzheimer’s is 100% genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits.

Most American men who die by suicide do not have any known history of mental health problems. So, what is to blame?

Fulfillment at work isn’t about finding your passion; it’s about cultivating the relationships that create a sense of belonging.

It’s the “intersection of burnout, imposter syndrome, and anxiety.”

Symbolic gestures often speak to our psyche in ways no rational action could ever speak to our intellect.

The Netflix show about a Birmingham crime family and their personal demons concluded earlier this month. 

What’s one of the most reliable indicators that a first date is going well? The answer might lie in how closely the couple is matching each other’s behavior and physiology. […]

There is no long-term beneficial effect of medication on standardized test scores.

Success can be measured in different ways. When it hinges entirely on our careers, we fall victim to a devastating addiction.

Arguments are a normal and often healthy part of a relationship. It all depends on picking the right kind of arguments, though.

Does memory start to work only at a certain age?

Research sheds light on social behavior of these mysterious predators.

The English writer left behind a mind-expanding collection of books.

Pain makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. What’s puzzling is why so many of us choose to seek out painful experiences.

Can we stop mass shootings? The first step is collecting data, and these authors have done just that.

You can love a romantic partner, but also a pet, a book, God, or the sound of someone’s voice. We need many more words for love.

Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.

If argumentation led to nothing, it would soon be thrown into the evolutionary dustbin.

Branding isn’t buzz — we’ve been doing it for thousands of years.

We tend to assume our view of the world is objective and accurate rather than subjective and biased — which is what it really is.

There are two kinds of suffering. One is pure pain. The other makes life worth living.

Does your father say “I love you,” or express it in another way?

Game theory is a unique combination of math and psychology. Its applications turn up everywhere, from nuclear war to Tinder to game shows.

In “The Secret Life of Secrets”, Michael Slepian explores how holding secrets affects our relationships, psychology, and well-being.

Types of therapy are about as different as the people who use it.