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 woman with a blue lightning bolt in her face.
Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?
A man is undergoing a TMS treatment for depression.
For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
An image of a woman's eye exhibiting signs of amygdala hijack.
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
A photo of a brain with false memories.
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.
Black and yellow halftone illustration of a smiling woman with wavy hair, shown from the shoulders up, in a vintage pop art style.
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From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.