How Hunger Pangs Can Make Nice People 'Hangry'
For someone to become "hangry," context is key. People need to be in a negative situation or subject to negative stimuli to have a hangry response.
behavioral psychology
When Everything Clicks: The Power Of Judgment-Free Learning
There can be a lot of psychological noise involved in learning. And mental chit chat can make learning hard. One solution, silence it with a click.
Daniel Kahneman On Misery, Memory, And Our Understanding Of The Mind
Economic theory rests on a simple notion about humans: people are rational. But a half century ago, two psychologists shattered these assumptions.
Smartphone Detox: How To Power Down In A Wired World
In an era when many kids get a first smartphone at age 10, psychologists say the devices have turned us into Pavlov's dogs — drooling for the next notification, buzz or text. Ready to dial back?
For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help
Irritation and gloom may seem like the default mode for teenagers, but parents can help them gain a more realistic and resilient way of thinking. A clinical psychologist explains how.
When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires
Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.
Just Thinking You're Slacking On Exercise Could Boost Risk Of Death
People who think others are more active tend to have shorter lifespans, even if they're actually getting the same amount of exercise. The social comparison could kill motivation, researchers say.
Invisibilia: A Man Finds An Explosive Emotion Locked In A Word
When anthropologist Renato Rosaldo went to live with a Philippine tribe that was known for beheading people, he couldn't grasp the emotion that fueled this violence. Then his wife suddenly died.
Total Failure: When The Space Shuttle Didn't Come Home
In Part 1 of the series Total Failure, a former NASA official recalls the disastrous mission of the space shuttle Columbia in 2003 and how the accident changed his life forever.
Why Do Children Love Those Fad Toys So?
Today it's fidget spinners, but soon it will be another little gizmo that children dearly, desperately want. The complicated social dynamics of childhood are one big reason.