We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

When I introduced Steven Pinker, it felt like our worldviews couldn't have been more different. Here's why that dissonance was exactly the point.

Friendship satisfaction boosts happiness, emotional health, and life satisfaction in singles. New research shows that singles who manage their friendship networks well are happier, less lonely, and ...

Millions of people have no issue with sleeping after a good scare — in fact, they embrace it. There are scientific reasons ...

In the field of cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging has become a valuable tool for investigating the complex relationships ...

A new study published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that individuals with a ...

Wanting to be more social or outgoing sounds deceptively simple: Just talk to more people, say yes to every invite, and strike up friendly conversations with strangers, right? But for introverts, ...

Lingering long after most guests have left might seem harmless, but it can be burdensome for the host. While some may believe ...

You know someone is both smart and emotionally intelligent when they truly listen to you. They give you their full attention, ...