Inducing a sense of awe in people can promote altruistic, helpful and positive social behavior according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
May 19, 2015
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Excessive use of first-person singular pronouns, or 'I-talk,' is not clearly linked to a sense of self-importance and an overabundance of self-focus.
Apr 6, 2015
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Sympathy is influenced by cultural differences, new Stanford research shows.
Mar 26, 2015
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Harvard researchers have discovered a new psychological capacity for cooperation.
Mar 23, 2015
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While Disney's Frozen Academy Award-winning diva anthem "Let It Go" has dominated the Billboard 200, sales records and parents' eardrums with its message of all-out emotional display, that approach probably won't always resonate ...
Apr 29, 2014
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Scientists demonstrate for first time that men, women mean what they say – guys care more about attractiveness, women care more about social status.
Aug 26, 2013
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Stress and exhaustion may turn us into zombies, but a novel study shows that mindless behavior doesn't just lead to overeating and shopping sprees—it can also cause us to stick with behaviors that are good for us.
May 27, 2013
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For decades, popular writers have entertained readers with the premise that men and women are so psychologically dissimilar they could hail from entirely different planets. But a new study shows that it's time for the Mars/Venus ...
Feb 4, 2013
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Five personality traits widely thought to be universal across cultures might not be, according to a study of an isolated Bolivian society.
Jan 3, 2013
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For people living in both rich and poor countries, the average person's happiness is based on a combination of individual wealth, possessions and optimism, according to an analysis of new worldwide survey findings published ...
Dec 3, 2012
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