psychology

Mimicking other people’s expressions helps us understand what they’re feeling.

Young people and Baby Boomers rank Millennials' narcissism at similar levels. The difference? Boomers don't think they're narcissistic at all.

Have you ever felt that you get less done when you multitask? You’re not imagining things. You’re actually hurting your brain by juggling several undertakings at once.

Stop studying and go outside!

Test it for yourself.

A new study finds a correlation between lucid dreaming and the number of times people hit snooze each morning.

Not pursuing your job calling makes you unhappier and unhealthier.

An experiment with blindfolded participants shows that anxious individuals tend to walk leftward.

People who view their personality traits as fixed are more affected by romantic rejection, a Stanford study finds.

A new report in the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest says no.

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Scientists found that the monkeys would intentionally sabotage other monkeys who got more food than they did.

A new study finds that wearing a helmet increases willingness to take risks.

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Thanks a lot, science. ;)

Feeling overwhelmed? Grab a pen.

Letting your mind wander helps consolidate memories much like sleep does, according to a new study.

People with highly superior autobiographical memory can recall dates and events from decades ago as if they just happened.

During the holidays a lot of people are unwrapping presents, but unboxing is phenomenon that is popular year-round.

Okimoto and Gromet, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2015)

A new study finds that conservatives are more likely to differentiate between perfectly and imperfectly drawn shapes than liberals are.

Clarke et al., Frontiers in Psychology (2015)

Lead with a landmark.

A new study of German college students finds envy often drives social networking.

Where do you fall on the bulls**t receptivity scale?

Smile. It just might be contagious.

Rule #3: Touch is a language too.

Things that help babies learn: naps, surprise, and laughter.

Smiles and Frowns Are Contagious for a Reason

Millennials Think They’re Narcissistic, Too (Thank You Very Much)

Why Multitasking Is Bad for Your Brain

Looking at Nature Improves Kids’ Academic Abilities

This Is How Sound Affects the Way Your Food Tastes

Want to Lucid Dream? Hit the Snooze Button

Not Following Your Calling Is Worse Than Not Having One

Anxious People Lean Left, Study Finds

How You Deal With a Breakup Depends on Your Beliefs About Personality

Does Speed Reading Actually Work?

Capuchin Monkeys Can Be Spiteful Jerks, Study Finds

The Paradoxical Ways Bike Helmets Make Us Less Safe

Winky Faces Make Your Texts Sarcastic, Scientists Say

To-Do Lists May Help You Be More Productive

Sitting Quietly Helps You Remember Information, Study Finds

9 Facts About People Who Remember Everything About Their Lives

Why Are We Obsessed With 'Unboxing' Videos?

The Simple Visual Test That Might Predict Political Views

Linguists Determine the Best Way to Give Directions

Posting a Status Update? It’s Probably Out of Envy, Study Says

Lots of People Think Complete Nonsense Is Profound, Study Finds

6 Scientific Facts About Happiness

6 Rules for Touching Humans, Based on Science

15 Adorable Facts About How Babies Learn