Sexual Victimization by Women Is More Common Than Previously Known
A new study gives a portrait of female perpetrators
Mind Matters490 articles archived since 1845
Why Do Smart People Do Foolish Things?
Intelligence is not the same as critical thinking and the difference matters
Understanding the Influential Mind
In a “fake news” world, the neuroscientist Tali Sharot explains what convinces people—and what does not
How to Be Awesome
Philosophy professor Nick Riggle offers “a unified theory of how not to suck”
Another Reason Top Managers Are Disproportionally White Men
In a discriminatory environment, those outside of power are punished for trying to help each other
Donald Trump and the Psychology of Doom and Gloom
Factor Z: a new way to understand why voters choose extreme candidates
Are Women More Emotionally Expressive Than Men?
A large multinational study provides some surprises
Intelligence and the DNA Revolution
Scientists identify 22 genes associated with intelligence
Openness to Experience: The Gates of the Mind
People who are “open to experience” literally see the world differently
Uncovering the Secrets of a Trustworthy Face
Explaining our sense of who is reliable with the power of expectations
