Psychology

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Psychology February 26, 2026

‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded

by Barret Michalec, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early…

Psychology February 12, 2026

More than a feeling – thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

by Tucker J. Gregor, University of Iowa, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Love and hate seem like obvious opposites. Love, whether romantic or otherwise, involves…

Psychology February 12, 2026

Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry

by Eric Yttri, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the Winter Olympics, skiers, bobsledders, speedskaters and many other athletes all have to…

Psychology February 4, 2026

Not all mindfulness is the same – here’s why it matters for health and happiness

by Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular…

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Psychology January 29, 2026

Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here’s how psychology says you can shift the dynamic

by Jessica A. Stern, Pomona College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a…

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Psychology November 26, 2025

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

by Emily Ronay Johnston, University of California, Merced, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing…

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Psychology November 14, 2025

The rise of the autistic detective – why neurodivergent minds are at the heart of modern mysteries

by Soohyun Cho, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and…

Psychology October 7, 2025

Most of your actions are driven by habit, not thought – here’s why that’s not a bad thing

by Benjamin Gardner, University of Surrey and Amanda L. Rebar, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Reaching for our phones upon waking,…

Psychology September 26, 2025

The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist

by Sunita Sah, Cornell University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’re in a meeting when your boss suggests changing a number to make the quarterly…

Psychology September 24, 2025

Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals

by Masha Remskar, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most people know roughly what kind of lifestyle they should be living to stay…

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Health & Wellness September 1, 2026