Our impulse for spooky stories is a deep-seated human trait. Recent scientific studies are uncovering the complex psychology of fear,...

How does cannabis use during pregnancy affect the developing brain? A new study in rats explored the role of a...

New research suggests that fathers taking paternity leave can have a lasting positive influence on their children's academic and behavioral...

The quality of our family life can shape who we become, but how do our own personality traits, particularly the...

When students work in groups, what makes some teams succeed while others struggle? New research suggests that a team's collective...

New research suggests that a desire for a "psychologically rich" life drives people toward uncomfortable experiences. The study finds this...

A new study finds single adults in the U.S. and Japan report lower well-being than married peers. However, family relationships...

A clinical trial found that for hospitalized patients with severe depression, adding repeated ketamine infusions to standard care showed no...

A study in Visual Communication suggests Donald Trump's shrug is a strategic tool to build rapport. Rather than expressing ignorance,...

A large Swedish study suggests the dramatic rise in autism diagnoses is not matched by an increase in symptoms. While...

New research indicates that broad environmental forces, well beyond personal control, may help shape a country’s average levels of narcissism,...

An anticonvulsant medication successfully treated a teenager's rare, cyclical psychosis after standard therapies failed, according to a case study from...

Researchers found that just three weeks of moderate-to-vigorous exercise reduced stress levels and increased cortisol in teens with ADHD. The...

A large study finds that reactions to infidelity vary not only by sex but also by sexual orientation and psychological...

People who feel emotionally moved by fictional films often report thinking more about political issues and showing more interest in...