Psychology

Facial expressions do far more than just broadcast emotions

Margarethe Hilferding was the first woman admitted to Sigmund Freud’s Vienna Psychoanalytic Society, but her radical work on maternal instinct was dismissed and ignored

Mobile sports betting apps’ frictionless designs, personalized notifications and 24/7 availability have many gambling addiction experts worried

People talk more about past events than future ones—and memories hold clues for navigating the present

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.