Psychology
Consciousness May Be a Product of Our Unconscious Brain
The subjective experience of consciousness and associated psychological processes—thoughts, beliefs, ideas, intentions and more—are products of non-conscious processes, researchers say.
Sadists Feel Sad When They Are Sadistic
Psychologists studied over 2,000 people to understand sadistic aggression, which they believe plays a critical role in real-world violent acts such as school shootings and terrorism.
Ocasio-Cortez Targets Politicization of Self-Care
From ancient Greek philosophers to face mask–clad millennials, there's more to self-care than you might think.
What is Impostor Syndrome?
Get "those demons out of your head," Obama advised young women.
Human Babies Laugh Just Like Chimps Do
The research could have implications for identifying early signs of developmental disorders in children.
This Trippy 1980s Video Could Help to Explain Conscious
Explaining consciousness is one of the hardest problems in science and philosophy.
People Suffered PTSD-Like Symptoms After 2016 Election
Twenty-five percent of the students surveyed showed clinically significant levels of stress.
Five Stages of Grief Are Not Fixed Steps
The experience of grief is highly individualised and not well captured by the commonly known "five stages."
Orgasm Faces Are Different Across Cultures
Humans often use facial expressions to communicate social messages.
Nice People More Likely to Be Broke: Study
Those with an "agreeable" personality type were more likely to suffer financial woes, according to a study.
MDMA Could Reduce Social Anxiety in Adults With Autism
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has previously shown promise in the treatment of a variety of conditions ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder to depression and alcohol addiction.
Dogs Are Not Exceptionally Intelligent, Study Reveals
Our canine pals' cognitive abilities were overstated, researchers said.
Magic Mushrooms Could Be Reclassified, Experts Say
Psilocybin is increasingly being recognized by scientists as potentially effective treatments for a number of psychological disorders, such as addiction and depression.
Gambling Monkeys Shine Light on High-Risk Behavior
The results could have implications for the development of treatments for destructive and risky behaviors in humans.
What Do You See in This Classic Optical Illusion?
Our psychology affects what we see in the image.
The 'Real You' Is a Myth
"It turns out that identity is often not a truthful representation of who we are."
Scientists Discover 'Bravery Cells' in the Brain
The latest findings could enable the development of new treatments for anxiety and associated disorders.
This Personality Trait Could Predict How Rich You'll Be
Researchers were surprised to find the trait appeared to be a bigger determining factor than age and race.
Exceptional Intelligence May Be a Hindrance in Romance
There also appears to be little benefit in being extremely attractive over simply being very attractive in the eyes of a typical potential partner.
When Is the Best Time to Break Bad News?
Psychologists wanted to understand how we handle bad news when we're already stressed.
Psychopaths Can't Differentiate Between Emotions: Study
Researchers tested people with photos of genuine and fake emotions to find out if those with psychopathic traits could tell the difference.
Men Also Get Post-Sex Blues—Study
The condition can result in feelings of sadness and crying after sex.
Cat Feces Parasite Could Make You More Entrepreneurial
The parasite infects a staggering 30-50% of the world's population.
Parents Prefer Less Attractive Sons-in-law
They liked these men more than those with good looks and money.
Almost 40 Percent of People Have Fictional First Memory
Although people claimed to remember events from infancy and toddlerhood, scientists widely believe earliest memories stem from roughly 3 to 3 and a half years of age.
Brain Stimulation Could Be Used to Reduce Violence
Such a technique could one day be used in high-risk individuals as an intervention to reduce the risk of committing violent acts.
Mice Injected With the Blood of Killers Get Mean
Scientists found that when they injected mice with a chemical from the blood of violent criminals, those rodents were far quicker to start fights with their fellow creatures.
ASMR Videos May Have Mental Health Benefits
The sensation is described as a warm, tingling feeling that starts at the crown of the head before traveling down the spine and the rest of the body.
The Mistake People Make When Trying to Find a Passion
Mantras like "Find your passion" make pursuing interests sound too rigid and unattainable, according to psychologists at Stanford University.
Money Worsens Our Judgment and Leads to Overconfidence
"We are far from being rational decision-makers."