Psychology

Psychology

Fiona Broome remembered Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s (he didn't). Oddly, many people had the same false memory.
The idea that we're happier at the beginning and end of our lives is really just a comforting myth.
A key question is how to keep that relief going without relying solely on repeated ketamine infusions.
While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.
Sigmund Freud statue
Sigmund Freud developed the decidedly unscientific principles of psychoanalysis in a time when most psychologists were trying to join the ranks of chemists and medical doctors.
Two men hugging, showing gratitude.
Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.
testosterone
The recipe for a perfect date night: a rom-com, a bowl of popcorn, and a syringe of testosterone — at least for gerbils, anyway.
cooperation
Americans are more willing to put the greater good above their own interests today than in the 1950s.
tribalism
From politics to culture, we blame “tribalism” for humanity’s problems. This explanation is entirely wrong.
John Templeton Foundation
When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
Million Stories
When you don’t know what you’re looking for, it’s easier to miss it.
Think you should speak about 40% of the time in conversation? How about 70%?
Passengers zooming by in subway.
Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
Queen Elizabeth II has died. How is this loss different from that of a loved one?
multiverse
Each of us carries our own version of the Multiverse in our heads.
creatine
Athletes often use creatine to boost performance and aid muscle recovery. Accumulating evidence suggests it could also help with depression.
Not every "expert" has the expertise to back up their argument.
Dogs are seen as more likely to leap without looking – possibly a trait shared with their owners.
digital hoarding
It's time to let go of those emails from your cousin and the photos of your dinner.
consciousness
What creates our private, inner universes is still a mystery.
dark triad
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
mirrors
Looking at ourselves in a mirror — or on a video call — shapes our sense of self. But what you see is not what others see.
The brain is highly plastic — the more we do a particular action, the more we change its makeup. Money is a great motivator for habit-forming actions.
Million Stories