Cognition
The Personality Trait That Is Ripping America (and the World) Apart
People who are antagonistic resonate more with populist messages
Features
Computing
Happy, with a 20 Percent Chance of Sadness
Researchers are developing wristbands and apps to predict moods—but the technology has pitfalls as well as promise
Behavior & Society
Dissecting the Bloodthirsty Bliss of Death Metal
Fans of this violent music report feelings of transcendence and positive emotions; psychologists want to learn why
Mental Health
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Can Be Contagious
PTSD sometimes spreads from trauma victims to the people who care for them, including rescue workers, spouses and even therapists
Departments
- From the Editor
Mean Guys Finish First
- News
"Stress Hormone" Cortisol Linked to Early Toll on Thinking Ability
Do Violent Video Games Trigger Aggression?
How Accurate Are Personality Tests?
Neuroscience Discovers Power of "Lesion Network Mapping"
- Opinion
There's Nothing Wrong with Being a Luddite
Life Advice: Don't Find Your Passion
