The Search for Social Identity Leads to "Us" versus "Them"
Uncertainty in the world threatens our sense of self. To cope, people embrace populism
Behavior & Society2976 articles archived since 1845
Researchers Model Online Hate Networks in Effort to Battle Them
A new study identifies the network dynamics that help neo-Nazis and other extremists survive and thrive on social media—and suggests ways to defeat them
Graphics That Seem Clear Can Easily Be Misread
Misreading data visualizations can reinforce biased perceptions
How to Defraud Democracy
A worst-case cyberwarfare scenario for the 2020 American presidential election
Truth, Lies & Uncertainty
Searching for reality in unreal times
Truth, Lies & Uncertainty
Searching for reality in unreal times
Why Moral Emotions Go Viral Online
A study of Twitter demonstrates the attentional power of certain words
The Psychological Key to Creating the Best Version of You
People struggle to define their real selves, but they don’t have to
Does Psychology Have a Conflict-of-Interest Problem?
Some star psychologists don’t disclose in research papers the large sums they earn for talking about their work. Is that a concern?
Can We Rely on Our Intuition?
As the world becomes more complex, making decisions becomes harder. Is it best to depend on careful analysis or to trust your gut?
Certain Personality Types Are Likely to Make a "Foodie Call"
Some people go on dates just to score a free meal—a phenomenon known as a “foodie call.” But it takes a certain personality type. Karen Hopkin reports.
Debate Arises over Teaching "Growth Mindsets" to Motivate Students
Research shows conflicting data on the impact of the intervention, but a major new study confirms it can work
Jacks-of-All-Trades Make the Grade
Journalist and author David Epstein talks about his new book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.
The Scientific Underpinnings and Impacts of Shame
People who feel shame readily are at risk for depression and anxiety disorders
Does Birth Order Affect Personality?
Researchers examine the old adage that birth order plays a significant role in shaping who we are
Real Laughs Motivate More Guffaws
Honest, involuntary laughter cued people to laugh more at some really bad jokes than they did when hearing forced laughter.
The Technology of Kindness
How social media can rebuild our empathy—and why it must
3 Secrets to Beat Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety makes us second-guess everything from how to shoot a free throw to what to say next in an interview
Can an Illusory World Help Treat Psychosis's Real-World Delusions?
Psychologists launch a clinical trial to gauge whether virtual reality can quell the fears of patients with the mental disorder
5 Unofficial Types of Depression
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers five of the most common faces of depression
