For generations, parents have recognized a familiar maneuver. A child tells Dad, “Mom said I could,” and tells Mom, “Dad ...

The APS Early Career Scholar Travel Award is made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Robert A. Baron in memory of Dr. Donn Byrne.

By comparing brain scans and AI predictions, a UChicago psychology student is researching how we process unexpected events ...

In a world where emotional intelligence, mental well-being, and human understanding shape leadership and societal progress, ...

Sometimes the most effective shifts don’t start with convincing people to think differently. They start by getting them to ...

New data suggest healing doesn’t require reliving the past. When present-moment thoughts change, even long histories of ...

Each year, the University of Michigan’s Inclusive History Project awards tens of thousands of dollars to research initiatives ...

Caring for a pet can be a powerful anti-aging tool. Science explains how it strengthens the body, balances emotions, and adds ...

Politics is meant to recede from front pages at this time of year, slipping quietly into the background of summer barbecues ...

Many studies show that patients often struggle to interpret numerical information in medical contexts, especially ...

A recent study takes a closer look at what’s happening in the human mind when we really want to believe something.

Psychologists reveal that letting someone pass in line is a complex cognitive act, not just simple generosity. It demonstrates situational awareness, cognitive empathy, and a preference for social ...