She was inspired by studies that explore how context clues affect people’s perceptions of others’ emotions. She was also inspired by a distinctly pandemic-era technology: Zoom. The video conferencing ...

If meditation or journaling doesn't work for you, you're not alone. Psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross offers dozens of tools to help people manage their emotions more effectively.

Victor Saad, a secondary school teacher, decided he wanted a new career.At first, he considered getting an MBA. But when he reflected on what he really wanted from it — credibility in the ...

Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason they’re linked with weight gain and obesity....As recently as ...

Podcast: This episode explores how non-representative samples can influence study conclusions and highlights solutions for ...

In a set of articles appearing in Perspectives on Psychological Science, an international array of scientists discusses how ...

Many psychological scientists are now calling for a “heterogeneity revolution,” focused on uncovering individual and ...

How might teachers of psychology respond to allegations that their subject undermines conservative values? David Myers has ...

Advanced statistics classes almost never teach us how to estimate power to test innovative hypotheses embedded in complex ...

Berry bowls. Erewhon smoothies. Chia pudding. Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up....In some scenarios, such as an upcoming work or networking event, people can prepare ahead of time for the expected ...

It’s unfortunately not uncommon to occasionally have a therapy session that feels like a dud,” said Alayna Park, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Oregon.But if after three or ...