PSYCHOLOGY

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Are Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll Really Linked? Researchers Investigate

A new study provides evidence that fans of faster music live life on the edge.

A security camera photo released by the FBI that shows Patricia Hearst during a bank robbery in San Francisco in April 1974.

Experts Still Don't Understand Stockholm Syndrome

Researchers aren't even sure whether it should be considered a disorder.

Does Self-Control Deplete Over the Course of the Day? Maybe Not, Says New Study

It's more evidence that the theory of "ego depletion" is problematic.

Think Other People Have More Friends Than You? You’re Probably Wrong

A new study finds that people tend to overestimate how socially connected others are.

8 Potential Signs of a Panic Attack

It’s not just fear or worry.

What’s the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety?

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

Letting Eyewitnesses Sleep Could Make For More Accurate Testimony

Eyewitness testimony is notorious for its inaccuracy, but letting witnesses rest before bringing them in front of a lineup could help reduce mistakes.

Why You Should Drop 'Kind of' and 'Sort of' From Your Vocabulary

Your listeners will thank you.

Is Rudeness Contagious?

Bad behavior spreads between people like cold germs, according to research.

Want to Keep Your Emotions From Getting the Best of You? Think Like Elmo

A new study verifies that while you might sound like a total weirdo, talking about yourself in the third person can help regulate your emotional responses.

Are Smart People More Likely to Believe Stereotypes?

A new study links one type of intelligence with susceptibility to generalization—but the news isn’t all bad.

Experts Say Trying to Force Yourself to Be Happy Doesn't Work

Feel your feelings, folks.

How You Instagram Can Reveal Whether or Not You’re Depressed, Study Says

Mentally healthy people love Valencia, apparently.

Having Kids Leads to More Fights With Your In-Laws, Study Finds

The researchers call this the "kinship penalty." In other words, the closer you are, the more you fight.

The Funniest Word in the English Language? 'Booty,' According to New Survey

Other highly-ranked words included "tit," “booby,” “hooter,” “nitwit,” and "twit."

Money Can't Buy Happiness—Unless It's Paying for a Housekeeper, That Is

A new study finds that paying to save time makes people happy.

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia

Warning: We cropped most of the holes from the honeycomb image, but the story contains a photo of a dried lotus seed pod.

Researchers Say You’re Exercising More Than You Think

Most of us "underestimate the importance of just walking to the store, taking the stairs, cleaning the house, or carrying the kids."

Scientist Asks: Why Do We Weep?

And how is it different from crying?

Charles Dickens, Part-Time Mesmerist

Dickens wrote, “I have the perfect conviction that I could magnetize a Frying-Pan.”

Science Confirms That Summer Heat Makes Us Grumpy

Scientists say feeling too warm can make people less likely to cooperate with or help others.

Why We Keep Falling for Fake News

The bots are only partly to blame.

Why Coloring and Doodling Make Us Feel Good

Quick, low-pressure art projects activate the brain’s reward center.

Is Your Mobile Phone Use Bad for Your Mental Health?

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

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