In Baby Mode
The birth of a first child alters parents’ lives suddenly and forever: sleepless nights, afternoons in pajamas and hardly a moment’s respite. Parents are able to make this transition because of changes that take place in the brain
Behavior & Society2560 articles archived since 1845
Baby Siblings Could Hold Clues to Autism Diagnosis
Studies of infants at risk for the disorder could someday yield a test for it
Richard Dawkins Offers Advice for Donald Trump, and Other Wisdom
The biologist and atheist, whose latest book was released this week, talks about the reliability of science, artificial intelligence, religion and the president
What Self-Talk Reveals about the Brain
Studies of the conversations people have with themselves open a window on the hidden workings of the mind
Are We All Racists Deep Inside?
Private thoughts and public acts
Being Friends with Someone Who Has Dementia Benefits You Both
Research suggests that social interaction is good for both sufferers and those close to them
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are 7 Remedies
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 7 in-the-moment tips to deal with a tidal wave of tasks
Was Agatha Christie's Mysterious Amnesia Real or Revenge on Her Cheating Spouse?
Ninety years ago, she stayed in a hotel for 11 days under an assumed name, supposedly because she had suffered from a loss of memory. How plausible is her story?
To Buy Happiness, Spend Money on Saving Time
Volunteers who used money to save themselves time were more content than volunteers who purchased themselves physical stuff. Karen Hopkin reports.
9 Hidden Signs of Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Most perfectionists don’t identify with the label. But Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers nine signs that might make you come out of the (perfectly organized) perfectionist closet.
Wealthy People Give to Charity for Different Reasons Than the Rest of Us
Charitable appeals work best when tailored to how people see themselves
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
