In conversation with professor Alia Crum, Sakamoto explores the psychology of how our everyday mindsets shape meaning.

Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

How do we recognize and interpret what others are doing—whether they're greeting a friend, preparing a meal together or doing ...

Buildings can be rebuilt, as they have been countless times throughout history, but the human mind is far more difficult to heal. The story of Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughessib, who was the Médecins Sans ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region.

Your brain is brilliant, biased, and beautifully flawed. These psychology books reveal how intelligence and self-deception ...

It’s doubtful that modern psychology would exist—at least in its present form—without William James. James is often referred to as the “founding father” of American psychology. As well as offering the ...

It may be a commonly held belief that humans reach our physical and cognitive peak sometime in our twenties—thanks in part to factors such as brain volume and cardiovascular health—but there’s plenty ...

These ten psychology books reveal the hidden patterns behind your smallest choices and daily routines. From decision-making ...