Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, ...

Social relationships are our most powerful psychological currency; they are the key to our psychological health.

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

The pervasive spread of misinformation can be tracked to cognitive limitations, social influence and the global spread of online networks. Combatting it has become an "arms race" between truth and ...

Women who lean into their more feminine traits use them to make major power moves in different aspects of their lives. These feminine behaviors are not a sign of weakness but secret weapons that help ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, she’s such an extrovert, she talks all the time,” or “What an introvert, he never says anything”? They’re typical stereotypes, but they’re an oversimplification ...

A new report says doctors failed to warn patients of the extreme side effects. Patients were not sufficiently worn about “deviant” sexual behavior and other extreme side effects caused by common ...

Social media influencers (SMIs) pose psychological, health and security risks and need tighter regulation, a new study finds. SMIs have revolutionized marketing, shaping consumer behavior, brand ...

In a rapidly evolving world, 2025 presents both immense opportunities and daunting challenges for young people. The choices they make today will define their futures and significantly impact society.

Chimpanzees are more likely to engage in play or groom each other if they see others performing these social behaviors first, researchers report. Chimpanzees are more likely to engage in play or groom ...