As a matter of fact, studies have shown that human beings use two strategies to figure out and anticipate the conduct of others: mind reading and behavior reading. Awareness and practice can both be ...

Let's apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to financial planning to create a guide for ranking financial priorities.

Understanding human behavior is one of the most powerful ways to understand your buyers. Modern buyers want to feel special.

Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

Psychology reveals that fear, masculinity, and social norms drive U.S. gun culture—and shifting these mindsets can reduce violence.

Conversational AIs are getting better at sounding human. But when their goals misalign with ours, the consequences can be surprisingly personal.

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Your mental health is just as important as your physical well-being. Some people get the calling to study and work with the human mind, so they start delving into psychology. It’s a rewarding but ...

Scientists have introduced a new term for an ancient behavior that may hold the key to understanding humanity's complex relationship with alcohol. Researchers from Dartmouth and the University of St ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...

Jane Goodall died Wednesday. As she was universally regarded as the greatest living expert on chimpanzees, her passing is a momentous event. It’s one that comes at a time of upheaval in the field she ...

Games and concerts offer more opportunities than ever to reach for free keepsakes. But several recent episodes raise a question: Is fan behavior getting worse as a result? By Sopan Deb You may have ...