Dreading a task at the end of a long week? There may be a way to trick your brain into seeing that chore as a reward. "Dopamine anchoring" is the latest psychology hack making the rounds on social ...

The international research team, led by Annenberg professor Emily Falk, aggregated data from more than 500 participants ...

The human brain is extraordinary. It builds cities, writes symphonies, and decodes the universe, yet forgets why it entered a room. It is capable of breathtaking creativity and catastrophic ...

Arousal - how alert or excited one feel - is a basic part of emotions, along with whether those emotions are positive or negative. Scientists still don’t fully understand how the brain creates these ...

Have you ever noticed that simply imagining something positive happening in the future can instantly brighten your mood? Thinking about an upcoming vacation or an event you’re really excited about?