Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

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We know that everything changes, but we long for something more permanent.
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One reason saving is hard: We tend to view our "future selves" as complete strangers, and our decisions in the present moment reflect that.
Million Stories
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If a person stands little chance of ever being wealthy, perhaps playing the lottery is a rational decision.
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Striking differences in the composition of the gut microbiome suggest that fermented food could help those suffering from anorexia.
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Forgetting and misremembering are the building blocks of creativity and imagination.
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These composers channeled the horror of the Holocaust and Hiroshima while honoring those who lived through it.
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The discovery has enormous implications for the development of novel anti-anxiety medications.