psychology
IF your goal is to persuade people, that is.
A recent study could help improve treatments for PTSD, anxiety and phobias.
Biographies, treatises and stories on the occult and its strange cast of characters.
The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.
Primatologist Frans de Waal explains the primal instinct that unites humans and chimpanzees.
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Modern notions about the Illuminati are the result of a satirical cult-classic book.
The Canadian professor’s old-school message is why many started listening to him.
A new study, led by psychologist Jean Twenge, points to the screen as the problem.
Rediscovering the principles of self-actualisation might be just the tonic that the modern world is crying out for.
The researchers call it a “competence downshift.”
Delving into the psychology of an uncommon joy.
This is the first study to explore not only what percentage of people in the general population choose to watch videos of graphic real-life violence, but also why.
Our egotism and self-confidence can sometimes spill-over to our loved ones.
A recent study used MRIs to study the changes in brain activity when trained method actors responded to questions in and out of character.
Perpetual worry doesn’t have to be your default mindset.
They say laughter is the best medicine; you might not be able to laugh a broken leg away, but it might help your depression.
Being on shaky financial footing is making Americans dumber.
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How prone you are to boredom plays an unexpected role.
Here’s how to set clear expectations about household management.
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The Oedipal complex, repressed memories, penis envy? Sigmund Freud’s ideas are far-reaching, but few have withstood the onslaught of empirical evidence.
A new study suggests that reframing goals can help smart people avoid choking under pressure.
According to a new study, there are 4 different types of loneliness.
The I Ching serves as a foundation for many Eastern philosophies and Western mathematics.
If texting ‘is starting to feel frustrating, stressful, or if you’re overwhelmed or trapped by it, that’s a good indication that you need to set a boundary.’
Saving money doesn’t mean sacrificing quality of life; in fact, it can be a way to improve it.
New research from the University of Buffalo makes the case for the smartphone.
A new study of thousands links right-wing authoritarian attitudes and feeling one’s life is more meaningful.
A new study finds even simple, easy, appearance alterations fool people
Anxious? Dr. Frankl suggested you take a different view of things.
The fierce debate over participation trophies ignores a crucial fact: Children aren’t idiots.