
Groupthink Explains Defense Department’s Signal Chat Fiasco
At the heart of the Trump administration’s Signal scandal lies the familiar psychological pitfall of groupthink
Groupthink Explains Defense Department’s Signal Chat Fiasco
At the heart of the Trump administration’s Signal scandal lies the familiar psychological pitfall of groupthink
Four-Year-Olds Respond to Misinformation by Exercising Instinctive Skepticism Muscles
Children ages four to seven demonstrate natural fact-checking skills when put to a test with zebras and space aliens
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Patience Is a Process, Not a Virtue
Impatience is an emotion we can all learn to tame
To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone
From job interviews to dating, we subconsciously judge one another based on sound quality when we interact digitally
Psychology Explains Why Some People Buy So Much Stuff
From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming strategies
How COVID Shaped a Resilient Generation of Kids
COVID’s emotional and educational strain on children still lingers, but educators and mental health specialists say they are far from a “lost generation”
Why Great Storytellers Find Life More Meaningful
People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others
Cutting a Parent Out of Your Life Isn’t Always the Right Solution
Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships. But it’s not always the right choice
Making a Pledge Can Encourage Honest Behavior—If the Wording Is Right
Can taking a simple oath make you more trustworthy? That depends a lot on its exact wording
Which Knot Is Stronger? Humans Aren’t Great Judges
People are surprisingly bad at guessing knot strength, a study found
New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety
These novel treatments help people with depression and anxiety find joy in life
Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed
There is nothing wrong with quieter, introverted kids. Recognizing what makes them tick can help them confidently navigate an extroverted world