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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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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1hr 25mins
Richard Reeves explains the big problems facing men today — and why no one is talking about them.
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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.
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6mins
From DMT elves, to God, to the figures in our dreams — why are humans so obsessed with the supernatural?
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You’ve probably noticed that most retailers use prices ending in 99. That’s intentional.
Million Stories
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Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein, and this can lead to a vicious cycle.
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More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. Diet is an important, under-recognized culprit.
competency framework
A competency framework is a way to align individual performance with organizational goals. Read on to learn how.
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The average age of cannabis users is increasing. Weed may fall out of fashion before it becomes legal everywhere.
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Nobody knows where the word "penguin" comes from.
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Neuroscientists hope to learn more in the hope of finding a way to reverse dementia.
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How humans came to feel comfortable among strangers, like those in a café, is an under-explored mystery.
John Templeton Foundation
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Adolescents’ brains are highly capable, if inconsistent, during this critical age of exploration and development. They are also acutely tuned into rewards.
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Uncover the high cost of raising a family and discover strategies to make it more manageable and rewarding.
Million Stories
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Nagomi helps us find balance in discord by unifying the elements of life while staying true to ourselves.
How does the mind interact with the body? Nobody really knows — but these philosophers ventured an answer.
8mins
Educator Irshad Manji emphasizes that diversity is a fact of life, and it should be harnessed to unite society rather than divide it. Recognizing that humans tend to react defensively […]