Believing in destined love may have evolved as a way to keep couples together long enough to reproduce and raise children. By Benjamin KaveladzePhD Candidate in Psychological ScienceUniversity of California, Irvine By Dr.…
No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Humor is observed in all cultures and at all ages. But…
One of the most remarkable human capacities is to perceive and understand mental states. Introduction One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other…
Perhaps no one entertainer from the 20th century influenced pop culture as much as Elvis. And yet, by his own admission, the King turned to food for comfort. Here’s why food takes on added meaning. By Dr. Melissa…
The I may encounter the Me as (a) a social actor, (b) a motivated agent, or (c) an autobiographical author. Introduction For human beings, the self is what happens when…
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. By Dr. Laura VoithAssociate Professor of Applied Social SciencesCase Western Reserve University Introduction Support for survivors of domestic violence…
We are now living longer lives while also frequently behaving in unhealthy ways. Introduction Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they…
Everyone feels down or euphoric from time to time, but this is different from having a mood disorder. Introduction Mood disorders are extended periods of depressed, euphoric, or irritable moods…
It’s a psychological quirk that when something becomes rarer, people may spot it in more places than ever. By Dr. David LevariPostdoctoral Researcher in PsychologyHarvard University Introduction Why do many…
Considering interventions for increasing gratitude, developing forgiveness, and becoming more humble. Introduction Positive psychology is a popular movement that began in the late 1990’s. It is the branch of psychology that…
