Sophisticated Communication from 8-Month-Old Babies
A clever experiment shows infants ask for help by reaching for objects
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Is Innate Talent a Myth?
It’s appealing to think that “all it takes is a lot of practice,” but the factors behind elite performance are more complicated than that
How Morality Changes in a Foreign Language
Fascinating ethical shifts come with thinking in a different language
Psychiatry for Animals
“Pets on the Couch” author Nicholas Dodman argues that animals have mental health problems similar to our own, and benefit from similar treatments
Probing the Moist Crevices of Word Aversion
Why do some words make people uncomfortable?
How to Measure the Creativity of a 1-Year-Old
The “unusual box test,” and what it means
The Need for Human Connection in Digital Mental Health Care
With technology altering the therapeutic bond, something is lost but something else is gained
Can a "Triple Package" of Personality Traits Explain Success?
The “tiger mother” thesis is refuted by science
Kindness Contagion
Witnessing kindness inspires kindness, causing it to spread like a virus
Having a "Plan B" Can Hurt Your Chances of Success
Preparing a backup plan can increase the odds you’ll need it
