PSYCHOLOGY

A new study finds that sarcasm promotes creative thinking for both the expresser and recipient. No, really?

In a study based in the Czech Republic, people who were anxious about making a speech cleaned more thoroughly than their relaxed peers.

A new psychology study finds that performance anxiety hinders lonely people's social interactions.

People who considered themselves experts in a subject were more likely to profess knowledge of fake facts.

Feeling heated? Step away from the chat window.

Even if you don’t pick up, your buzzing phone is still detracting from your focus.

A new study finds that playing 'Tetris' helps people block traumatic memories.

Checking things off a to-do list just feels good, no matter how trivial the task.

Kids as young as three know what it means to do the right thing.

Nighttime fears aren't just about the lack of light, a new study finds.

Nonmusical adults can be taught to identify notes—especially if they have good memories.