Psychology

Why some people lie to appear more honest A row of wooden Pinocchio toys

Why some people lie to appear more honest

Jan 30, 2020
Fear of math can outweigh promise of higher rewards Math anxiety Lego figure

Fear of math can outweigh promise of higher rewards

Nov 20, 2019
When do children begin to recognize hypocrisy? Child hypocrisy candy

When do children begin to recognize hypocrisy?

Nov 12, 2019
Data science predicts which failures will ultimately lead to success Broken lightbulbs

Data science predicts which failures will ultimately lead to success

Oct 30, 2019
Why you may learn less from failure than success Figurine examines missed dart on dartboard

Why you may learn less from failure than success

Oct 21, 2019
Why fight? Negative escalation appears to be rooted in gut reactions Fingers in conflict

Why fight? Negative escalation appears to be rooted in gut reactions

Sep 25, 2019
Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found. Images of brain scans

Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found.

Jul 23, 2019
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it Fingers crossed behind back

Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it

Jun 11, 2019
Bystanders may be more likely to punish bullies than help victims Ping pong ball illustration

Bystanders may be more likely to punish bullies than help victims

Jun 5, 2019
What nearly all languages have in common—whether you speak or sign Reciprocal gesture

What nearly all languages have in common—whether you speak or sign

May 29, 2019
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