psychology

Our comprehension seems to be better when we read from the printed page.

According to a new study, more than two episodes qualifies as a binge.

Friendship is a two-way street … sometimes.

When you do something under orders, you have smaller brain waves related to action, a new study finds.

Experiencing the Doorway Effect is actually a sign that your brain is in fine working order.

Psychologists are attempting to pin down the precise components of the so-called overview effect.

If you hallucinate that your phone is vibrating, you aren't alone.

A group of researchers at Ohio State University have identified the recipe for the perfect apology.

One change to your nightly routine may affect your outlook on life.

9. Righties tend to give higher ratings to objects on the right side of a page.

Researchers say people who had sniffed alcohol-soaked pads scored lower on an impulse-control task.

Busy people are better at rebounding from missed deadlines, a new study suggests.

Cultural expectations of “manliness” include not complaining—even to the doctor.

In a study of more than 14,000 people, 5 percent reported experiencing lasting negative effects from therapy.

Pictured: Lead author Michael Woodworth (not a manipulator). UBC Okanagan

A new study shows that the absence of nonverbal cues better allows us to see through liars and scammers.

It’s called Witzelsucht, and it can make coming up with puns pathological.

The study not only found that arachnophobes consistently viewed spiders as larger than non-arachnophobes, but that arachnophobes did not miscalculate the size of other insects and animals.

Preschool-age children can tell professional abstract art from art made by children or animals, a new study finds.

Overconfident people are less likely to challenge themselves and therefore may miss out on opportunities to learn.

It’s psychological warfare and your money is at risk.

Participants in a recent study thought happy-looking pitchers would throw more accurately, and batters were more likely to swing in that situation.

“Fake it til you make it” is great advice when it comes to creativity, a new study finds.

Researchers delved into the subconscious ramblings of noted sleep talker Dion McGregor to find out how weird his dream-like reveries really were.

Convinced that one day you'll be exposed as a fraud? Read on.

Study Suggests Screen Reading Makes Us Lose the Big Picture

What Exactly Defines Binge Watching?

Study: Half of Your Friends Don’t Consider You Their Friend

When You're Coerced to Act, Your Brain Responds Differently

Why Do We Forget What We’re Doing the Minute We Enter a Room?

Exploring the Psychology of Why Astronauts Feel Awe

Why Do I Feel My Phone Vibrate Even When No One's Calling or Texting?

How to Say You're Sorry, According to Science

The Weirdly Easy Way to Make Yourself More Optimistic

12 Ways Your Body Changes How Your Mind Perceives the World

Even the Scent of Alcohol Can Lower Your Inhibitions

Want to Be More Productive? Stay Extra Busy

Psychologists Say Macho Behavior May Help Explain Men’s Shorter Lifespans

Psychotherapy Can Make Some People Feel Worse, Study Finds

We’re Better at Spotting Manipulators Online Than in Person

In Some Rare Instances, Brain Damage Can Lead to Joke Addiction

Arachnophobia Makes Spiders Look Bigger, Study Finds

Children Can Tell the Difference Between Abstract Art and Kids' Paintings

Overconfidence Can Stunt Your Intellectual Growth, Study Says

5 Sneaky Tricks Grocery Stores Use to Make You Spend More Money

A Pitcher’s Facial Expression Might Influence How Batters Hit

Pretending You’re Creative Will Make You More Creative, Study Says

Inside the Dream World of History's Chattiest Sleep Talker

What is Imposter Syndrome, and What Can You Do About It?