Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

Buddha statue with flowers
For Buddhists, the “Four Noble Truths” offer a path to lasting happiness.
Here are the signs that you inherited “money anxiety” from your parents.
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In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age.
Hundreds of these cannabis-related chemicals now exist, both natural and synthetic, inspiring researchers in search of medical breakthroughs.
A new 20-year analysis of over 14,000 psychology studies finds that a study's media coverage is negatively linked to its replicability.
Emotional intelligence abstract concept
Research suggests that emotional intelligence is more vital for success than IQ.
astronaut looking at Earth-like planet
We are traveling in a realm that once exclusively belonged to the gods. Space travel will force humanity to rethink everything.
No family is immune to money conflicts, no matter how much they love each other. Here’s what to look out for.
Forgetfulness isn't always a "glitch" in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.
“We suffer more often in the imagination than in reality.”
In a study involving mice, scientists used two different techniques — one optogenetic and one pharmacologic — to recover "lost" memories.
A toxicologist explains the impacts of antidepressants on fish — and no, they're not getting any happier.
Some experiences continue to pay dividends time and time again.
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Radical Emotional Acceptance calls on you to celebrate all of life's emotions — even the negative ones.
Humans are good visual thinkers, too, but we tend to privilege verbal thinking.
New blood types are regularly discovered by an unusual absence or an unusual presence — both of which can result in tragedy.
Your breathing rhythm influences a wide range of behaviors, cognition, and emotion.
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Researchers watched for signs of withdrawal — but didn't find any.