Psychology (Page 10)

Get to know your own mind—and improve your mental health—with the latest findings on human brains and behavior.

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Can you really die from a broken heart?

Can you really die from a broken heart?

By Claire Maldarelli

Why do we freeze when we’re scared?

Why do we freeze when we’re scared?

By Rachael Sharman / The Conversation

You don’t have to be at a traumatic event to be affected by it

You don’t have to be at a traumatic event to be affected by it

By Ellen Airhart

alcohol after party

Is my drinking normal, or could I be an alcoholic?

By Sara Chodosh

Reading this headline might make you yawn. Here’s why.

Reading this headline might make you yawn. Here’s why.

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

What to do with your pet if you need to evacuate

What to do with your pet if you need to evacuate

By Sara Kiley Watson

Girl awkwardly in bed

Finding a sense of purpose probably won’t fix your sleep problems

By Sara Chodosh

Bonding with a partner could have unexpected rewards—in your brain, that is

By Aparna Nathan

Scientists are trying to get inside the mind of a terrorist

Scientists are trying to get inside the mind of a terrorist

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Running might be kind of contagious

Running might be kind of contagious

By Claire Maldarelli

Climate change contributes to mental illness

Climate change contributes to mental illness

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Why we say “you” even when we mean “I”

Why we say “you” even when we mean “I”

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Yes, having sex makes you better at your job

Yes, having sex makes you better at your job

By Sara Chodosh

Your brain activity might predict which articles you read will go viral

Your brain activity might predict which articles you read will go viral

Cat poop parasites don’t actually make you psychotic

Cat poop parasites don’t actually make you psychotic

By Sara Chodosh

You can fake a healthy skin tone to look more attractive (without actually being healthier)

You can fake a healthy skin tone to look more attractive (without actually being healthier)

By Sara Chodosh

Office workers talking

Don’t think you’re sexist? Sorry, we all are.

By PopSci Editors

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

By Claire Maldarelli

toxic masculinity in a facial expression

Sexism may be bad for men’s mental health

The Trolley Problem

Can a classic thought experiment explain how we elected Trump?

By Sophie Bushwick

What Caused This Baffling Epidemic Of Hallucinations?

What Caused This Baffling Epidemic Of Hallucinations?

By Samantha Cole

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment

By Samantha Cole

Nature Videos Make Prisoners Less Violent

Nature Videos Make Prisoners Less Violent

By Coby McDonald

This New, Ultra-Detailed Map Of The Brain Could Change Medicine

This New, Ultra-Detailed Map Of The Brain Could Change Medicine

By Claire Maldarelli

How Much Do You Daydream? You Could Be Addicted

How Much Do You Daydream? You Could Be Addicted

By Kate Baggaley

Can Your Genes Make You Kill?

Can Your Genes Make You Kill?

By Lois Parshley

Having More Friends Might Give You A Higher Tolerance For Pain

Having More Friends Might Give You A Higher Tolerance For Pain

By Alexandra Ossola

Healthier Minds Recover From Concussions Quicker

Healthier Minds Recover From Concussions Quicker

By Alexandra Ossola

Your brain stays half-awake when you sleep in a new place

By Grennan Milliken

Connectivity of a brain on LSD

New Views Of The Hallucinating Brain

By Alexandra Ossola

Could Trypophobia Be Caused By Math Hurting Our Brains?

By Arnold J Wilkins and An Trong Dinh Le/The Conversation

Lifelong Marijuana Use Correlated With Troubled Middle Age

Lifelong Marijuana Use Correlated With Troubled Middle Age

By Alexandra Ossola

A Gene In The Brain Helps Us Filter Out Distracting Information

By Claire Maldarelli

Stress Could Be Destroying Your Brain — Here’s How

Stress Could Be Destroying Your Brain — Here’s How

By Alexandra Ossola

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Facebook’s Long, Psychological Journey To Reactions

By Dave Gershgorn

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers

By Dave Gershgorn

Neandertal vs human skulls

Our Neanderthal DNA May Help Scientists Understand Depression And Addiction

By Alexandra Ossola

Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide

Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

By Alexandra Ossola

Does It Feel Better To Give Or Receive A Gift?

Does It Feel Better To Give Or Receive A Gift?

By Daniel Engber

Study Shows How Our Brains Are Able To Multitask

Study Shows How Our Brains Are Able To Multitask

By Claire Maldarelli

Love Beer And Coffee? You Might Be A Psychopath

By Alexandra Ossola

Text Messaging May Be Increasing Your Anxiety

Text Messaging May Be Increasing Your Anxiety

By PopSci Editors

Genetic Tests Don’t Help Treat Mental Illness

Genetic Tests Don’t Help Treat Mental Illness

By Alexandra Ossola

Will Practicing A Skill In Your Head Make You Better At It?

Will Practicing A Skill In Your Head Make You Better At It?

By Daniel Engber

Humans In Different Buildings Linked Brain-To-Brain

Humans In Different Buildings Linked Brain-To-Brain

Mr. Robot (Christian Slater) faces hacker Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) in the season one finale of 'Mr. Robot'

‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Explains What’s Really Going On In Elliot’s Mind

Of 100 Published Psychology Studies, Less Than Half Could Be Reproduced Successfully

Of 100 Published Psychology Studies, Less Than Half Could Be Reproduced Successfully

By Claire Maldarelli

People With Schizophrenia Have Different Throat Bacteria

People With Schizophrenia Have Different Throat Bacteria

By Alexandra Ossola

Can Hypnosis Kill You?

Can Hypnosis Kill You?

By Daniel Engber

Do You Have A Mellow Music Brain Or An Intense One?

Do You Have A Mellow Music Brain Or An Intense One?

By Aimee Swartz

Why is Candy Crush So Addictive?

Why is Candy Crush So Addictive?

By Daniel Engber

Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics?

Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics?

By Alexandra Ossola

Doctors Are Using Lasers To Treat People With Severe Psychological Conditions

Doctors Are Using Lasers To Treat People With Severe Psychological Conditions

By Alexandra Ossola

More Empathetic People Have Physically Different Brains

More Empathetic People Have Physically Different Brains

By Alexandra Ossola

Here’s How Weed Affects Your Body

Here’s How Weed Affects Your Body

By Alexandra Ossola

How Do We Know When A Pilot Isn’t Mentally Fit To Fly?

How Do We Know When A Pilot Isn’t Mentally Fit To Fly?

By Alexandra Ossola

If It Feels Like Stress Is Killing You, That’s Because It Might Be

If It Feels Like Stress Is Killing You, That’s Because It Might Be

By Brooke Borel

Pie Sci: Why You Should Eat A Slice Of Pie Crust-First

Pie Sci: Why You Should Eat A Slice Of Pie Crust-First

By Alexandra Ossola

9 Strategies For Battling Stress

9 Strategies For Battling Stress

By Brooke Borel

Stress Quiz: How Stressed Are You?

Stress Quiz: How Stressed Are You?

By Brooke Borel

What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed

What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed

By Brooke Borel

When There’s Nothing Left To Do But Crack A Cancer Joke

When There’s Nothing Left To Do But Crack A Cancer Joke

By Brooke Borel

black-and-white photo showing a family watching TV in 1958

The Psychology Behind The “Like A Girl” And Nationwide Super Bowl Ads

By Francie Diep