Conspiracy theories have occurred in society for centuries, but they have gained increased prominence in our contemporary culture, fueled by the unease of an anxious world. In the high-speed ...

In 1963, Arthur Staats published his first treatise on what would be a lifelong mission to develop a unified theory of psychology. His approach was to first argue that the various factions of ...

Since 2001, I have been developing a new framework and theory--psychology of working--which represents an innovative way of understanding and intervening in the work lives of everyone who work and who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the ongoing pursuit by psychology ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Some of the most interesting discussions you can have with others are those ...

Think of a conspiracy theorist. How do they see the world? What stands out to them? What fades into the background? Now think of yourself. How does the way you see things differ? What is it about the ...

What causes a person to believe in a conspiracy theory? What role does personality play? What about social conditions, political views? What is the impact of social media? What can we do to help ...

A five-year “adversarial collaboration” of consciousness theorists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners — but it can still claim progress. Science routinely puts ...

Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology dedicated to studying how people think. The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on how the interactions of thinking, emotion, creativity, and ...