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July 6, 2026 - 00:55
The Modern Psychology of Poker: ‘Mindset’ is for fishTelling a poker player to `work on their mindset` is about as useful as telling a broke investor to `make more money.` According to psychologist Paul Gibbons, this vague advice is a trap that keeps...
July 5, 2026 - 02:20
Psychology says people who don't like talking to customer care aren't necessarily antisocial, they may beA new perspective on customer service interactions suggests that the frustration many feel when calling support lines is not a sign of poor social skills or rudeness. Instead, psychology indicates...
July 4, 2026 - 04:32
Psychology says people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July aren't just having fun, they may be tPsychologists say that people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July are often doing more than keeping a tradition alive. Familiar holiday foods can strengthen feelings of belonging,...
July 3, 2026 - 13:27
Media Psychology and the Streaming Services BoomStreaming services have exploded in popularity over the last decade, but the secret to their success goes far beyond just having a good library of shows. The most successful platforms have been...
July 2, 2026 - 23:24
Overthinking Is Not the Real IssueOverthinking looks like a thinking problem. Most people assume the answer is to think less, to quiet the mind, or to just stop worrying. But that approach rarely works because overthinking is not...
July 2, 2026 - 11:22
2 ‘Bad Habits’ That Mean You Are Intelligent, By A PsychologistFor years, people who overthink or procrastinate have been told to just buckle down and focus. But a growing body of psychological research suggests those so-called bad habits might actually be...
July 1, 2026 - 23:11
Media, Technology, and Stress At America's 250thAs America approaches its 250th birthday, the noise has never been louder. Between the constant ping of notifications, the algorithmic churn of outrage, and the slow-motion collapse of shared facts...
July 1, 2026 - 00:20
Psychology says people who grew up with little affection often develop strengths that hide painful beginnings: Research suggests many admired traits began as emotional adaptationsAdults who received minimal affection as children frequently display traits that others find admirable. They tend to be exceptionally independent, stay calm during crises, carry heavy...
June 30, 2026 - 11:31
Global Study Maps Self-Control Across 77 NationsResearchers have completed one of the largest psychological studies ever attempted, mapping how people in 77 different countries balance immediate desires against long-term goals. The project,...
June 29, 2026 - 02:24
“Self-Esteem Will Get You Through”There is a reason parents place such a high value on self-esteem. To understand why, we have to consider the heavy weight the self is now required to carry. In an era where external validation is...
June 27, 2026 - 23:54
Why Pathological Demand Avoidance Isn’t PermanentFor years, parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA, have heard that the condition is a lifelong sentence of extreme avoidance and anxiety. But new clinical insights suggest...
June 27, 2026 - 02:45
The Unseen Weight of Columbine: When Survivors Become TeachersTwenty-five years after the Columbine shooting, a new generation of educators is grappling with a trauma that refuses to stay buried. These are not just teachers who studied the tragedy in a...
June 26, 2026 - 13:29
The surprising psychology behind manga pricing in the United States, from someone who's been doing it for 25 years for VIZ, Crunchyroll, Seven Seas, and moreWe all know the difference between eight dollars and ten dollars. But do we actually care when it comes to buying manga? According to a veteran pricing strategist who has spent the last...
June 25, 2026 - 23:36
Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns aA new study sheds light on the psychological forces that drive compulsive shopping, revealing why retail therapy often fails to deliver lasting relief. Researchers found that for many people,...
June 25, 2026 - 20:55
Psychology students take part in paid research fellowship at COSITwo psychology majors from Ohio State University`s Marion campus have secured $6,000 National Science Foundation fellowships to study language comprehension at the Center of Science and Industry in...
June 24, 2026 - 12:27
The Psychology Behind Why Five Guys Gives You So Many Extra FriesAnyone who has ordered from Five Guys knows the routine. You order a regular burger, and when the cashier hands over the bag, it feels suspiciously heavy. You peek inside and find a mountain of...
June 23, 2026 - 23:25
The Rise of the Cognitive Fingerprint in an Age of AI AnswersAs artificial intelligence floods the internet with instant answers, a new kind of personal signature is emerging: the cognitive fingerprint. Unlike a physical fingerprint or a password, this is...
June 23, 2026 - 01:16
Why Do Our Moral Views Keep Changing?For decades, a common assumption held that people`s moral stances are fragile, easily tossed aside when personal gain or convenience enters the picture. If a rule gets in the way of what we want,...
June 22, 2026 - 04:51
The Long Tail of DisadvantageWe tend to picture disadvantage as a single, clear obstacle. A person faces a hurdle, they climb over it, and the story moves on. But the reality is far more complex and stubborn. Disadvantage does...
June 20, 2026 - 21:06
Father's Day Wisdom from the Founding PsychologistsFor many of the founding figures in psychology, fatherhood was not a side note but a central, deeply fulfilling part of their lives. While their theories on the human mind often dominate textbooks,...
June 19, 2026 - 01:07
What to Do About Screen Time This SummerAs the school year ends, many parents brace for the familiar battle over tablets, phones, and video games. The lure of endless entertainment is strong, but experts warn that too much screen time...
June 18, 2026 - 04:40
Current Mandated Reporter Rules Can Harm ChildrenA growing number of therapists and child welfare experts are questioning whether mandatory reporting laws, designed to shield children from abuse, are actually causing unintended damage. While the...
June 17, 2026 - 11:14
New study suggests parenthood increases meaning in life but leaves everyday happiness largely unchangedA sweeping new international study has found that becoming a parent adds a modest but lasting sense of meaning to life, yet does little to lift a person`s day-to-day happiness. Researchers analyzed...
June 16, 2026 - 19:03
Kant’s Revolution in Human ThoughtSince the time of Copernicus, no single idea has done more to overturn our understanding of the world than the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. His central claim was simple yet devastating: the human...
June 16, 2026 - 00:15
There Will Never Be Another "Tom Sawyer"A recent YouTube tribute to Rush`s `Tom Sawyer` did more than just celebrate a classic rock anthem. It triggered a sobering realization about the state of modern culture. The song, with its complex...
June 15, 2026 - 04:32
Which Acts of Giving Make Us Happier?Not every act of kindness delivers the same emotional payoff. While we often assume any good deed will lift our mood, new research suggests that the type of giving matters a great deal. Scientists...
June 14, 2026 - 03:18
The Paradox of Knowing Everything Yet Feeling NothingA century ago, Hermann Hesse wrote about a man who had mastered the world`s knowledge but found his soul empty. That story still cuts deep today, maybe deeper than ever. We live in an age where...
June 13, 2026 - 17:00
Psychology suggests the harsh inner voice most adults carry isn’t their conscience — it’s the frozen opinion of a few 14-year-olds from decades ago, and there’s a specific way to silence themIf you have ever caught yourself thinking, `I should be doing more,` or `Why did I say that, everyone thinks I`m weird,` you might blame your conscience. But a growing number of psychologists argue...
June 12, 2026 - 20:12
Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Only for the PowerlessAfter the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye in 2023, a baseless conspiracy theory began circulating widely. It claimed the tremors were not a natural disaster but the result of a secret...
June 12, 2026 - 00:35
What Did All Enlightenment Thinkers Have In Common?The Enlightenment era of the 17th and 18th centuries produced a diverse group of philosophers, scientists, and political writers. From John Locke to Voltaire, from Immanuel Kant to Mary...