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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8mins
Experimental neuroscientist Patrick McNamara on how we can harness spiritual experiences to explore alternate realities in our minds, and transform our models of the self.
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A new study provides the most detailed look at brains on psychedelics to date.
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If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips.
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“It doesn’t erase what happened to you. It just changes the impact it has on your life.” 
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The utilitarian “greatest happiness principle” has remained popular for two centuries — is it time for a rethink?