Recently, evidence derived from cognitive dissonance theory has been criticized, leading some to suggest that dissonance is not a thing. This post addresses those criticisms.

Why facts backfire in political debates, and what psychology says works to bridge divides and prevent radicalization.

The human mind has always fascinated scientists, but the quest to understand psychological behavior has led researchers down some disturbingly dark paths.

A new international review suggests that while artificial intelligence has made major strides in measuring engagement and behavioral patterns in online education, the integration of emotional and ...

Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two ...

Elite soccer performance has traditionally been examined through physical, technical, and tactical metrics. However, growing evidence highlights that ...

A new study reveals how specific malevolent personality traits dictate the exact type of digital abuse a person might commit ...

Strength training and performance optimization are critical components in the realm of sports science, with a growing ...

Marijuana doesn’t help with anxiety, PTSD, depression or other mental health conditions, according to two large, new studies.

New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories—from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication—may be tied to how human memory evolved. It also could be ...

When individuals with grandiose narcissism feel excluded, they often retaliate through subtle hostility. A recent study reveals that being ignored prompts these people to indirectly humiliate their ...

Many struggles people face are patterns stored in the subconscious mind. Hypnosis helps update those patterns so people ...