Special Report: The Psychology of Terrorism
Five experts share recent studies, classical research and professional experiences that shed light on defusing the threat of extremism
Features
Fueling Terror: How Extremists Are Made
The psychology of group dynamics goes a long way toward explaining what drives ordinary people toward radicalism
Rescue Mission: Freeing Young Recruits from the Grip of ISIS
Memories and emotions—not reason—hold the key to reclaiming young fanatics, according to an expert team in France
What Research Says about Defeating Terrorism
Seven enlightening studies from social psychology hold vital lessons for policy makers—and the rest of us
The Biological Blessings of Friendship
Researchers delving into genetics, social networks and animal behavior are discovering how friendship affects our health and well-being—and how it played a part in our evolutionary story...
Who Really Gains from Brain Training?
Despite skepticism, research shows how cognitive exercises benefit cancer survivors, children with attention deficits, people with schizophrenia and others
Put to Shame--and Better for It
Psychologists have long seen shaming as destructive, but new science suggests we can harness it to motivate transgressors to make amends
Departments
Sarcasm Spurs Creative Thinking
- From the Editor
From the Editor: Foes and Friends
- Letters
Readers Respond to "Young and Transgender" and More
- Recommended
Review: Originals
Review: The Confidence Game
Review: The Art of Risk
Mini Reviews: 3 Compelling Reads about the Brain and How It Works
- Head Lines
The Science of How We Vote
Liberals Are from Mars, Conservatives Are from Venus
The Genes of Left and Right
Like Mother, Like Daughter
City Parks May Mend the Mind
Babies' Innate Sense of Color
Most People Get Happier as They Approach Midlife
Why Dancing Leads to Bonding
Multitasking by Brain Wave
4 Ways to Be a Better Arguer
Are You Sure That's the Guy?
- Illusions
How Magicians Trick Your Brain
- Consciousness Redux
Constructing the Modern Mind
- Ask the Brains
Can We Prevent Addiction Using Vaccines?
Does "Pregnancy Brain" Exist?
Is Intelligence Hereditary?
- Head Games
Puzzles
- Mind in Pictures
Human 2.0: Tech Upgrades for the Nervous System [Cartoon]
- Cases
The Black Spot
