psychology
Most things in the world can be seen in surprisingly different ways.
The first personality tests revolved around assessing people’s reactions to ambiguous and often unsettling images. Today, the gold standard is a barrage of questions.
Stockholm Syndrome is the most famous of 10 psychological disorders named after world cities. Most relate to tourism or hostage-taking.
The problems that Americans face are often too complex for fact-checking alone.
Regret isn’t just unpleasant, it’s unhealthy.
People who visit Florence seem strangely susceptible to Stendhal syndrome, which is blamed on an overwhelming sense of awe.
New research suggests they may be in the connections between your brain cells.
We seem to have a “progression bias” that nudges us toward pro-relationship decisions and away from breaking up.
Frank Lloyd Wright captured serenity in his masterpiece, Fallingwater, but his egotistical tendencies made life for others anything but serene.
The Virtual Metaverse will be for gaming and other short duration uses, while the Augmented Metaverse will revolutionize society.
The use of AI within mental health services could be a game-changer.
Humans seemingly have opposing desires to fit in and to be unique. The interplay between these might drive the evolution of fads.
A professor of educational psychology explains what and what not to do.
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Humanity’s most advanced tech still hasn’t unraveled the mysteries of the human mind. Can brain scans show us how we store memories?
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In Orwell’s dystopian novel, the government uses Newspeak to control thoughts by controlling language. But thoughts do not require language.
For some people, there is only one thing to live for. They commit their entire being to that thing. They are dangerous.
Undiagnosed brain disease or divine inspiration? The origins of the French composer’s most provocative composition remain up for debate.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
Setting resolutions for the new year means you think the future is up to you — but is it?
Historical geniuses used the “creative nap” to give their minds a boost. Apparently, the “hypnagogic state” can help with problem solving.
Mental health, healing and pulling together were key themes of 2021, according to the world’s most popular search engine. Google processes billions of requests every day and its Year in Search […]
Stress – and how you manage it – is catching.
The placebo effect is not the “power of positive thinking.” The fact that it is getting stronger is not a good development.
When we satisfy our curiosity, the brain has a particular way of rewarding us.
Are some of us simple destined for unhappiness?
Research reminds us that mild cognitive impairment isn’t necessarily a prelude to dementia.
Next year is the perfect time to have better conversations!
Family relationships are on many people’s minds during the holiday season as sounds and images of happy family celebrations dominate the media. Anyone whose experiences don’t live up to the holiday […]
Ever felt sad during the holidays but weren’t sure why? Chances are you were suffering from a case of Christmas Blues.