psychology

Studies show that feelings of ease and comfort in a given situation are tied to feelings of authenticity.

A psychiatrist studied 1,000 near-death experiences. Here’s what he discovered.

Many atheists think of themselves as intellectually gifted individuals, guiding humanity on the path of reason. Scientific data shows otherwise.

Social media isn’t the majority – it’s the vocal fringe.

Successful romantic relationships require desire, but that desire doesn’t have to be sexual.

In the pursuit of happiness, money probably trumps meaning.

Scientology, QAnon, and Heaven’s Gate: why do we seek healing from cults?

Not only that, but AI learns what type of faces we like.

I hate grading. I love teaching, though, and giving students feedback is teaching.

There is much more to the Kama Sutra than just sex. It’s a guide to anyone wanting more pleasure in life, however they take it.

The results of a 2021 study suggest that the world’s most powerful psychedelic may be an underutilized peace-building tool.

Psychologist Adrian Furnham has termed this effect the male hubris, female humility problem.

Wander into the deep recesses of the mind and never return the same with these existentialist books.

Stress-busting soundtrack or placebo effect?

Are sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll actually good for you?

Wealth was a cushion, but even being well-off did not protect people from the harmful effects of pandemic stressors.

Revolutionary techniques for understanding brain functions in animals could soon help us understand how emotions guide our lives.

Society treats teenagers as if they’re a problem to be solved, but the truth is that we have to prepare them to solve our problems. It’s time that we change the narrative.

A majority of Americans think they are trustworthy, yet believe most other people can’t be trusted.

Chimpanzees are able to consider the context of social interactions and can accept unfavorable outcomes — sometimes.

Arguments on social media are notorious. Can practicing intellectual humility make us smarter and happier? Science says yes.

He’s written 7 books on happiness. He’s studied it for 30 years. He even taught it at Harvard. What can Tal Ben-Shahar tell you about really being happy?

Modern applications of Stoicism show up in unexpected places, from the latest techniques in psychotherapy to texts on Christian theology.

“It’s not a secret that legal language is very hard to understand. It’s borderline incomprehensible a lot of the time.”

We’re wrong about what other people think – and that has harmful impacts on the next generation.

Helplessness isn’t learned — it’s an instinctual response that can be overcome.

About six minutes after the heart stops, the brain essentially dies.

Sludge may be inevitable, but there are better ways to manage such frictions in our daily lives.

The idea that the news can make you sick has a long history.

We imagine and debate the inner lives of literary characters, knowing there can be no truth about their real motives or beliefs. Could our own inner lives also be works of fiction?