Psychology

Open-office designs create productivity and health problems. New insights from Deaf and autistic communities could fix them

A social psychologist found that showing people how manipulative techniques work can create resilience against misinformation

Scientists figure out the origin of our fear of clowns

Conservatives tend to believe that strict divisions are an inherent part of life. Liberals do not

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps to treat symptoms of schizophrenia for which drugs are ineffective

How romance affects our well-being is a lot more complicated than “they lived happily ever after.”

Are you “anxious,” “avoidant” or  “disorganized?” So-called attachment styles have taken the Internet by storm. But it turns out there’s a lot more to unpack than people think. 

To improve workers’ health, research shows, companies need to support “transformational” leaders and weed out “destructive” actors, not just tout wellness programs

Host Shayla Love dives into the true story behind the now infamous 36 questions that lead to love.

Cops—no matter their own race—are more confrontational toward Black drivers. Social psychologist Nicholas Camp describes ways to reduce police antagonism

Commuting creates a liminal space that allows people to transition between home and work, which remote work doesn’t provide

In good news, our reactions to stressful events improve as we age. But living in uncertain times will still take a toll