Latest Psychology Stories
A pet’s death can hurt more than losing a fellow human
You’re extremely gullible and there’s probably not much you can do about it
IQ is a really stupid concept
Our brains love spreading lies all over the internet
Most teens still visit pediatricians—but they deserve doctors trained to treat them
The right kind of pessimism can have a positive effect on your life
Thrill-seeking personalities can help Olympic athletes win gold
Got a good feeling about someone? You probably just like the way they look.
Facebook Messenger Kids probably won’t ruin your children
AI can figure out a place’s politics by analyzing cars on Google Street View
Babies understand that getting what you want in life means putting in the effort
Why you’re never really happy with the things you buy anymore
Cult leaders like Charles Manson exploit this basic psychological need
Electroshock therapy is actually still in use—and could help treat PTSD
A psychologist explains why those Facebook product ads are so darn compelling
Mayonnaise is disgusting, and science agrees
Can you really die from a broken heart?
Your smartphone is hijacking your brain. Here’s how to stop it.
Why do we freeze when we’re scared?
People with OCD know what to do, they just have trouble doing it
You don’t have to be at a traumatic event to be affected by it
Is my drinking normal, or could I be an alcoholic?
Reading this headline might make you yawn. Here’s why.
What to do with your pet if you need to evacuate
Finding a sense of purpose probably won’t fix your sleep problems
Bonding with a partner could have unexpected rewards—in your brain, that is
Scientists are trying to get inside the mind of a terrorist
Running might be kind of contagious
Climate change contributes to mental illness
Why we say “you” even when we mean “I”
Yes, having sex makes you better at your job
Your brain activity might predict which articles you read will go viral
Cat poop parasites don’t actually make you psychotic
You can fake a healthy skin tone to look more attractive (without actually being healthier)
Don’t think you’re sexist? Sorry, we all are.
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Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression
8 ways to hack your Thanksgiving with science
Sexism may be bad for men’s mental health
Can a classic thought experiment explain how we elected Trump?
What Caused This Baffling Epidemic Of Hallucinations?
‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment
How We Swagger Speaks Volumes About Our Personalities
Nature Videos Make Prisoners Less Violent
This New, Ultra-Detailed Map Of The Brain Could Change Medicine
Neuroscientists Warn Against Unsupervised Direct Brain Stimulation
How Much Do You Daydream? You Could Be Addicted
Can Your Genes Make You Kill?
Having More Friends Might Give You A Higher Tolerance For Pain
Healthier Minds Recover From Concussions Quicker
Your brain stays half-awake when you sleep in a new place
New Views Of The Hallucinating Brain
Could Trypophobia Be Caused By Math Hurting Our Brains?
Lifelong Marijuana Use Correlated With Troubled Middle Age
A Gene In The Brain Helps Us Filter Out Distracting Information
Stress Could Be Destroying Your Brain — Here’s How
Facebook’s Long, Psychological Journey To Reactions
New Drug Could Prevent Impaired Memory In Schizophrenia Sufferers
Our Neanderthal DNA May Help Scientists Understand Depression And Addiction
Small Doses Of Opioids Could Prevent Suicide
An Electric Forehead Patch Could Treat PTSD
Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia
Brain Scans Could Identify Depression Before Symptoms Emerge
FBI Will Track Animal Abuse, Because It’s Linked To Potential Human Abuse
Does It Feel Better To Give Or Receive A Gift?