Psychology

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

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.

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

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

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

Why people make up their minds sooner than they realize Thumbnail

Why people make up their minds sooner than they realize

Why sharing a plate leads to better negotiation outcomes Thumbnail

Why sharing a plate leads to better negotiation outcomes

Kids benefit when parents overcome math anxiety Thumbnail

Kids benefit when parents overcome math anxiety

Lonely people stand farther from loved ones, study finds Couple standing apart

Lonely people stand farther from loved ones, study finds

Lazy people can motivate themselves by giving advice Lazy people can motivate themselves by giving advice

Lazy people can motivate themselves by giving advice

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Prof. Ayelet Fishbach finds that giving advice is more beneficial than receiving it</p>


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