psychology

One change to your nightly routine may affect your outlook on life.

9. Righties tend to give higher ratings to objects on the right side of a page.

Researchers say people who had sniffed alcohol-soaked pads scored lower on an impulse-control task.

Busy people are better at rebounding from missed deadlines, a new study suggests.

Cultural expectations of “manliness” include not complaining—even to the doctor.

In a study of more than 14,000 people, 5 percent reported experiencing lasting negative effects from therapy.

Pictured: Lead author Michael Woodworth (not a manipulator). UBC Okanagan

A new study shows that the absence of nonverbal cues better allows us to see through liars and scammers.

It’s called Witzelsucht, and it can make coming up with puns pathological.

The study not only found that arachnophobes consistently viewed spiders as larger than non-arachnophobes, but that arachnophobes did not miscalculate the size of other insects and animals.

Preschool-age children can tell professional abstract art from art made by children or animals, a new study finds.

Overconfident people are less likely to challenge themselves and therefore may miss out on opportunities to learn.

It’s psychological warfare and your money is at risk.

Participants in a recent study thought happy-looking pitchers would throw more accurately, and batters were more likely to swing in that situation.

“Fake it til you make it” is great advice when it comes to creativity, a new study finds.

Researchers delved into the subconscious ramblings of noted sleep talker Dion McGregor to find out how weird his dream-like reveries really were.

Convinced that one day you'll be exposed as a fraud? Read on.

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.

The Weirdly Easy Way to Make Yourself More Optimistic

12 Ways Your Body Changes How Your Mind Perceives the World

Even the Scent of Alcohol Can Lower Your Inhibitions

Want to Be More Productive? Stay Extra Busy

Psychologists Say Macho Behavior May Help Explain Men’s Shorter Lifespans

Psychotherapy Can Make Some People Feel Worse, Study Finds

We’re Better at Spotting Manipulators Online Than in Person

In Some Rare Instances, Brain Damage Can Lead to Joke Addiction

Arachnophobia Makes Spiders Look Bigger, Study Finds

Children Can Tell the Difference Between Abstract Art and Kids' Paintings

Overconfidence Can Stunt Your Intellectual Growth, Study Says

5 Sneaky Tricks Grocery Stores Use to Make You Spend More Money

A Pitcher’s Facial Expression Might Influence How Batters Hit

Pretending You’re Creative Will Make You More Creative, Study Says

Inside the Dream World of History's Chattiest Sleep Talker

What is Imposter Syndrome, and What Can You Do About It?

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