Psychology

Attempts to understand the psychopathology of romantic infatuation and sexual predation are still in their infancy

Young people can counter social media messaging that promotes thinness by bringing a skeptical take to their viewing habits

Traits in psychopaths may be present to some extent in all of us. New research is reframing this often maligned set of attributes and finding some positive twists

Pictures conjured by the mind’s eye lack detail, despite how vividly you picture them

A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases

An experiment tests whether our ears hear silent intervals in the same way they hear music or noise

Kids don’t typically advance academically during the summer, but the research isn’t clear on whether they forget what they’ve already learned

A new misinformation quiz shows that, despite the stereotype, younger Americans have a harder time discerning fake headlines, compared with older generations

A study suggests a complex interplay between bodily feeling, emotion and art

Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns

Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered

Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that’s not the only solution, a caring therapist shows