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Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert, JD, PhD, is Head of Research at PsychologyCompass, which merges psychology and technology to help people develop habits to improve their mental well-being and performance. Her research expertise is in social cognition and sense-making. Her interests are broad, and she loves all things science, from astrophysics to zoology.
“Obsessive passion”: The surprising links between OCD and radicalization
People who score high in "obsessive passion" can become rigidly consumed by ideological causes — sometimes dangerously so.
Is psychology good for anything?
Recent high-profile instances of fraud in psychology have led some to wonder if there's anything useful about the field at all.
A top reason people go to jail is a technicality. Here’s how to fix it.
Simple "nudges" to remind people to show up for court could help keep thousands out of jail.
An enormous study links intelligence and personality in surprising ways
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
Americans more than ever have no friends. Here are 5 steps to make more friends
The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.
How to psychologically recover from a major financial setback
Financial setbacks are more common than you might think.
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Want a better relationship? Learn how to discuss money with your partner
Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.
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