psychology

Way to ruin a good mood.

What happens when your “true self” and the self you present online are two different people?

Here's yet another reason to make a good night's sleep a priority: You're missing a potentially vital opportunity to practice essential survival skills.

A procrastination psychology expert gives you the low-down on everyone's favorite activity.

A small study of young couples found that people who got a little extra sleep were happier with their relationships the next day.

Practice these five habits to stay on task at work, even if your mind is somewhere else.

Can you guess which actor is a published expert on the topic of migraines?

Colloff et al. in Psychological Science. 2016.

Researchers say eyewitnesses shown unfair lineups are more likely to choose the person police want them to choose—even when that person is innocent.

If you want to change your habits, interrogate—don't instruct—yourself.

A survey of older adults found that couples with similar drinking habits reported less trouble in their marriages.

Just focus on the qualities you share with your future pal.

Theme parks intend to keep you waiting.

A large online study found that motivational self-talk and visualizations improved people’s scores in a video game.

Here's another reason why cities need parks.

In the 1950s, Saskatchewan was home to a group of doctors who had an answer for alcoholism: tons of acid.

A large, representative study of American women finds that 84 percent do some landscaping down there, and 40 percent of them do it before they go to the doctor.