PSYCHOLOGY

Praise from friends and family not only makes us feel good, it actually improves our problem-solving skills.

Turns out, our individual experiences shape how we perceive physical attractiveness.

A new study shows that men are perceived as more creative thinkers than women producing similar work.

A new study finds that when you’re holding it, you’re better at deception.

You put a lot of thought into every choice that you make … which could be the reason why you’re making bad decisions.

Touching another person’s skin and thinking it’s super soft is an illusion that may help cement social bonds, one study finds.

Staring into someone's eyes for 10 seconds? Romantic. Staring into someone's eyes for 10 straight minutes? Kind of creepy—and, apparently, hallucinogenic.

Litter ruins the psychological benefits people otherwise get from looking at natural landscapes, psychologists find.

Contagious yawning doesn’t affect people with empathy issues.

When people were asked to think aloud during their runs, they mostly revealed an inner monologue about running.

Slouching affects more than just your back.

For the record, Freud didn't think it was much of a challenge.