CognitionDecember 8, 2018
Enough with the "Learning Styles" Already!
New research adds to the skepticism surrounding the adoption of learning styles in education.
Stories by Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman is a humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He has taught courses on intelligence, creativity and well-being at Columbia University, N.Y.U., the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. He hosts the Psychology Podcast and is author and/or editor of nine books, including Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind (with Carolyn Gregoire), and Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined. Find out more at http://ScottBarryKaufman.com. In 2015 he was named one of "50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world" by Business Insider. He wrote the extremely popular Beautiful Minds blog for Scientific American for close to a decade. Follow him on X.
CognitionDecember 3, 2018
Why Do People Mistake Narcissism for High Self-Esteem?
Why people form such positive first impressions of narcissists
CognitionNovember 30, 2018
Podcast Recap (November 2018): The Universe, Meaning, Culture, Gratitude and Human Nature
The Psychology Podcast Recap for November 2018
CognitionNovember 21, 2018
What Happens When People Are Intentionally More Open to New Experiences?
New research investigates the effects of engaging in behaviors associated with openness to new experiences
CognitionNovember 15, 2018
Do You Have a Healthy Personality?
New research identifies the personality profile that is most conducive to psychological health
CognitionNovember 7, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be Self-Actualized in the 21st Century?
New research links self-actualization to optimal creativity, well-being and self-transcendence
CognitionOctober 31, 2018
Podcast Recap (October 2018): Sexual Fantasies, DNA, Habits and Perfect Timing
The Psychology Podcast recap for October 2018
CognitionOctober 26, 2018
The Personality Trait That Is Ripping America (and the World) Apart
People who are antagonistic resonate more with populist messages
CognitionOctober 17, 2018
Can You Quantify Awe?
Researchers attempt to capture the full richness of the awe experience
CognitionOctober 8, 2018
What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One?
New research suggests a belief in oneness has broad implications for psychological functioning and compassion for those are outside of our immediate circle
CognitionOctober 5, 2018
Can Introverts Be Happy in a World That Can't Stop Talking?
Acceptance is key to the well-being and authenticity of introverts
CognitionSeptember 28, 2018
Podcast Recap (September 2018): Coddling, Positive Relationships and Free Will
The Psychology Podcast Recap for September 2018
CognitionSeptember 19, 2018
Grit: Bringing Passion Back
Passion is an essential element of grit
CognitionSeptember 11, 2018
Are Narcissists More Likely to Experience Impostor Syndrome?
The surprising link between narcissism and impostor syndrome
CognitionSeptember 4, 2018
IQ and Society
The deeply interconnected web of IQ and societal outcomes
CognitionSeptember 1, 2018
Beautiful Minds: The Next Generation
Beautiful Minds is getting an upgrade
CognitionJuly 28, 2018
The Dark Core of Personality
What's your dark core score?
CognitionMay 21, 2018
The Pressing Need for Everyone to Quiet Their Egos
Why quieting the ego strengthens your best self
CognitionApril 3, 2018
Review of The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
The Hope Circuit is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the history of psychology and the personality of one of the most prominent psychologists of all time
CognitionMarch 1, 2018
The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized
Are the most successful people in society just the luckiest people?
CognitionJanuary 25, 2018
The Twice Exceptional Movement: Supporting Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties
A new book highlights the growing twice exceptional (2e) movement, dedicated to helping those who have extraordinary strengths coupled with learning difficulties
CognitionOctober 29, 2017
Narcissism and Self-Esteem Are Very Different
Narcissism and self-esteem have very different developmental pathways and outcomes
CognitionOctober 3, 2017
Toward an Imagination Science
Is imagination a fixed ability, or can it be enhanced through targeted intervention?
CognitionSeptember 21, 2017
There Is No One Way to Live a Good Life
Humanistic psychology is an uplifting, compassionate view of humanity