Psychology
Envy at the Ballot Box
Majority voting may make us less willing to tolerate advantages for others
I’m Part of the Team Writing the Next Bible of Psychiatry—For the First Time, the DSM Will Use Biology to Understand Mental Disorders
Part of the challenge of finding a biomarker for mental illness is the environment’s significant influence
Are You in Danger of Becoming a Robot?
How interacting with social chatbots could reduce your “personhood”
How Our Perceptions of Aging Can Affect Our Social Lives
Is it as easy as “mind over matter?”
The Conditions on a US Aircraft Carrier Sound Concerning
Can science point the way toward designing environments to maximize mental health in such situations?
Extraordinary Experiences Are More Common Than You Think
How you make sense of the experience shapes its impact your well-being
Is It Better to Have a Lot of Casual Friends or a Few Close Ones?
Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships.
Loner Kids May Be Happier Than You Think
A new study is offering insights into a crucial period of child development
How Much Do We Really Want to Know About UFOs?
What disaster psychology research, a few Cold War UFO files, and a Spielberg movie say about how we might handle first contact
