Wealthy People Give to Charity for Different Reasons Than the Rest of Us
Charitable appeals work best when tailored to how people see themselves
Behavior & Society2547 articles archived since 1845
The Social Ties between Autism and Schizophrenia
Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each
What Goes On in Our Brains When We Are in Love?
Romantic love involves a series of complex changes in the brain’s reward system that make us crave the object of our affection
Why Do Human Beings Speak So Many Languages?
Language diversity has played a key role in shaping the history of our species, yet we know surprisingly little about the factors shaping this diversity
How Fake News Goes Viral--Here's the Math
Models similar to those used to track disease show what happens when too much information hits social media networks
Students are Better Off without a Laptop in the Classroom
What do you think they’ll actually use it for?
The Problem with Being a Top Performer
Research demonstrates the ways coworkers punish star employees
America's Rights to Bear Fireworks Are Growing
State restrictions are loosening, prices are dropping—but injuries are climbing
fMRI Testing Holds Promise in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
We can now tell what someone finds sexually interesting without them knowing
Teen Pregnancies Down as More Adolescents Use Contraception
Most American teens have still had sex by age 18 according to the CDC analysis
You Do Not Think Alone
A new book argues that thought and knowledge are community efforts
Why Fathers Downplay Feelings
They don’t use hugs, but helping with tasks or activities is a man’s way of showing affection and should not be belittled
Fetuses May Respond to Faces While in the Womb
Babies develop a preference for face-like light patterns even before birth
Listen between the Cries
Researchers try to decipher the hidden messages in babies’ wailing
Eyewitness Memory Is a Lot More Reliable Than You Think
What law enforcement, and the public, needs to know
Deciphering the Language of Love
Attachment science is helping couples master communication and connection—and getting through conflict
Lonely but Never Alone
Space travel: How does the brain react to the isolation encountered in outer space?
Does TV Cultivate Authoritarianism?
Researchers think television may promote “authoritarian values” that paved the way for Donald Trump
