Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

A photo capturing the memory of a woman standing in front of a body of water.
Memories aren’t mental recordings, but pliable information we can use to better manage the present and conjure future possibilities.
An image of a pelican with its feet in the water, capturing the essence of Stanford Duck Syndrome.
When we view hard work as a sign of low aptitude, it harms our ability to learn and grow.
A broken alarm clock on a purple background, reminiscent of a Tali Sharot study.
Neuroscientist Tali Sharot recently spoke with Big Think about a two-step method for escaping the dark sides of habits.
A statue of a woman with a red blindfold on her head, symbolizing the human experience in the realm of science.
Here's the case for why science can't keep ignoring human experience.
A blue and white drawing of a person wrapped in a tape illustrating genetic determinism.
Genes are sometimes called the “blueprint of life,” but that doesn't make them the behavioral playbook.
A black and white photo of a person's brain.
Here's the thorny reality behind psychedelics' ability to unearth buried memories.
Wooden pews in a church provide a traditional seating option for parishioners.
Here's how belief in a higher power can act like a psychological safety net.