Psychology
Neuroscience
Biological Roots for the Pathological Social Withdrawal Known as ‘Hikikomori’
Figure 1. An overview of our research.
Summary: Hikikomori is a mental health ...
Psychology
The art of listening
To listen well is not only a kindness to others but also, as the psychologist Carl ...
Psychology
Perfectionism Can Lead to Depression
New research explores the social implications of being overly perfectionistic.
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Cognitive Science
Optimism is associated with higher cognitive abilities, study finds
Highlights
Evidence for associations of optimism and pessimism with cognitive ...
Psychology
People prone to mind-wandering are better at shifting between tasks
Letting your mind wander while you’re meant to be working on a task doesn’t sound ...
Psychology
New psychology research uncovers a “hidden source” of regret
Regret is an important emotion for the study of human decision-making. New research ...
Psychology
How Finland Fights Disinformation
Finland is a model for media literacy training at any age.
Photo by Tapio Haaja on ...
Psychology
Do you really exist over time?
Parfit argues that we do not endure, or exist through time, in quite the way that we ...
Psychology
Is Hypersensitivity a Strength or a Weakness?
Summary: While often associated with being a vulnerability, hypersensitivity can be a ...
Psychology
Hallucinations are surprisingly common and varied experiences
Many mentally well people experience hallucinations. An estimated 6 – 15% of us ...
Psychology
Influencers and Anti-Fans
How anger at the status quo becomes misdirected at social media figures
Fame-shaming ...
design
Two Tips for Better UX Storytelling
Summary: Effective storytelling involves both engaging the audience and structuring ...
Psychology
How the Art of Exercise Was Born, Lost, and Rediscovered
“A history of exercise is not really — or certainly not only — a history of the body. It ...
design
Three Methods to Increase User Autonomy in UX Design
Wars have been waged over autonomy. Having the freedom to do things in your own way is ...
Philosophy
Perception as a Controlled Hallucination
Perception as a Controlled Hallucination
Raymond Tallis argues against calling everyday ...
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