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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
5mins
There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.
Recent high-profile instances of fraud in psychology have led some to wonder if there's anything useful about the field at all.
Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?
“I think it has a real chance to reverse motor symptoms, essentially replacing a missing part.”
For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
His crime was so great, he was not only sentenced to death but his name was to be erased from memory.
"When Harry Met Sally" lied to you.
There are issues with Kinsey's data, but his books revolutionized Americans' thinking about sex and sexuality.
Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
Will you die when your body dies?
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
We are prone to false memories. One reason is that we are biased toward remembering tidy endings for events, even if they didn't exist.
Spend well, save well, live well.
6mins
From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.
There are hints that it could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.
Scientific evidence does not support the use of trigger warnings, which are described as a "disingenuous gesture of trauma awareness."
A history of othering, experimentation, and mystery.
It is easy to mock Nobel Laureates who go astray, but eccentricity often accompanies brilliance. We should have some sympathy.
When science is a source of spirituality in people’s lives, they feel happy and engaged.