Psychology

Repeated exposure to outrage-inducing news or events can lead to emotional exhaustion. An expert who studies online outrage says there are ways to cope

Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer.”

Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways

Think twice before giving direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits to friends and loved ones

Before turning to a large language model for ethical counsel, consider what makes for good advice

In difficult times, a forward-looking mindset may be especially helpful

If we lose sight of why empathy matters, both individual dignity and democracy suffer

Holiday deals are designed to be irresistible. A consumer psychologist explains how to avoid overconsumption and shop sustainably.

A renowned psychiatrist and activist compares Trump’s election to other pivotal historical moments in which the ultimate victim was truth itself

Researchers directed electric current to activate targeted facial muscles and then asked study participants how they felt

Understanding curiosity can help people—and robots—learn faster

Is your kid in trouble? Blaming their friends is ill advised