TIME logo
Connect Wallet
Wallet Settings
Disconnect Wallet
MetaMask
WalletConnect
Sign In
My Account
Manage Account
Digital Magazines
Subscriber Benefits
Help Center
Sign Out
SUBSCRIBE FOR 99¢
Subscribe
Spotlight Story
Report: Facebook Algorithms Promoted Anti-Rohingya Violence
Close
My Account
Manage Account
Digital Magazines
Subscriber Benefits
Help Center
Sign Out
Sign In
Sections
Home
U.S.
Politics
World
Health
Climate
Personal Finance by NextAdvisor
Future of Work by Charter
Business
Tech
Entertainment
Ideas
Science
History
Sports
Magazine
TIME 2030
TIME Studios
Video
TIME100 Talks
TIMEPieces
The TIME Vault
TIME for Health
TIME for Kids
TIME Edge
Red Border: Branded Content by TIME
Join Us
Newsletters
Subscribe
Subscriber Benefits
Give a Gift
Shop the TIME Store
Connect Wallet
Customer Care
US & Canada
Global Help Center
Reach Out
Careers
Press Room
Contact the Editors
Media Kit
Reprints and Permissions
More
Privacy Policy
Your California Privacy Rights
Terms of Use
Site Map
Connect with Us
Psychology
How Listening to Silence Changes Our Brains
By Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz
How Psychology Can Help Fight Climate Change
By Angela Haupt
Why Online Shopping Makes You So Happy
By Angela Haupt
Love Languages Actually Do Improve Your Relationship
By Angela Haupt
More in
Psychology
8-Month-Old Babies Recognize Wrongdoers and Seek to Punish Them
The new study suggests morality is innate
By Jeffrey Kluger
June 16, 2022
Why We Remember Music and Forget Everything Else
For many people, music feels like a part of our subconscious. It’s constantly playing in the background, whether we’re at a coffee shop, in the elevator, working from home, or even just walking down the...
By Nayantara Dutta
April 14, 2022
Why Do We Turn to the Word 'Surreal' During Disasters
Following the terror attacks that took place Sept. 11, 2001, people across the country began searching Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary for the same word. The word was not “rubble,” or “triage,” or even “terrorism,” but “surreal.”...
By Jess McHugh
June 9, 2021
Darwin, Expression, and the Harmful Legacy of Eugenics
After mapping facial musculature, Darwin went on to create a study that spanned species, temperament, age, and gender
By Jessica Helfand / The MIT Press Reader
August 4, 2020
Why Some People Love Black Friday—and Others Hate It, According to Psychologists
Including ways for you to comfortably participate in the bargains
By Michael Breazeale, Mississippi State University / The Conversation
November 27, 2019
Why Are You So Afraid of Clowns? Here's What Psychologists Say
"There's this inherent mistrust"
By Megan McCluskey
October 31, 2019
The Science Behind Why People Gossip—And When It Can Be a Good Thing
Gossip. All humans partake in some form, despite the age-old adage, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Whether it’s workplace chatter, the sharing of family news or group texts...
By Sophia Gottfried
September 25, 2019
How Bullying May Shape Adolescent Brains
The findings echo previous research, which demonstrated similar changes from neglect or abuse by caregivers
By Rod McCullom / Undark
September 10, 2019
Conspiracy Theories Might Sound Crazy, But Here’s Why Experts Say We Can No Longer Ignore Them
Conspiracy theories, both powerful and enduring, can wreak havoc on society. In recent years, fringe ideas prompted a gunman to storm a Washington, D.C. pizzeria and may have motivated another to fatally shoot 11 worshippers...
By Melissa Chan
August 15, 2019
Here's Why Area 51 Conspiracy Theories Are So Popular
'There's a thin crust of rationality over a molten core of crazy'
By Jeffrey Kluger
July 29, 2019
Why Some People Lie to Their Therapists
Lying is, for better or worse, a behavior humans take part in at some point in their lives. On average, Americans tell one to two lies a day, multiple studies have suggested. But it’s where...
By Candice Jalili
July 25, 2019
'Gaming Disorder' Is Now an Official Medical Condition, According to the WHO
The WHO defines gaming disorder as a condition in its latest catalogue of conditions
By Alice Park
May 29, 2019
The Hidden Psychology Behind
Games of Thrones
What our 'Game of Thrones' quiz reveals about each character's personality
By Chris Wilson and Marius Leckelt
May 9, 2019
Wealthy, Male Students More Likely to BS: Study
Researchers say a person's ability to BS could get them ahead in life
By Tara Law
April 29, 2019
Why Therapists Break Up With Their Patients
Lori Gottlieb: "Nearly every therapist has initiated a breakup at some point"
By Lori Gottlieb
April 1, 2019
The Secrets to Dealing With Rejection, According to Experts
Rejection hurts. And it hurts regardless of who is rejecting you or how you’re getting rejected. Research confirms it, finding that when people get rejected, they often feel jealous, lonely and anxious. What’s more, we...
By Audrey Noble
December 20, 2018
How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You, According to Body Language Experts
All human beings possess the ability to lie. And many of us do — multiple studies have suggested that, on average, Americans tell one or two lies a day. Fortunately, experts say there are ways...
By Candice Jalili
November 30, 2018
How Some Stress Can Actually Be Good for You
Stress is about balance between challenges and control one feels they have
By Elaine Selna
November 20, 2018
How That Viral Video of a White House Reporter Messes With Your Mind
People see what they want to see in the Jim Acosta footage, experts say
By Jeffrey Kluger
November 8, 2018
Video: 6 Ways to Instantly Be a More Positive Person
Keeping a positive outlook doesn’t always come naturally. But optimism is like a muscle — you just have to train it, says Tchiki Davis, a psychologist and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. And learning...
By Carly Breit
October 31, 2018
How to Tell If Someone Is Manipulating You—And What to Do About It
If you’ve ever felt like something is off in a close relationship or casual encounter—you’re being pressured, controlled or even feel like you’re questioning yourself more than usual—it could be manipulation. “Manipulation is an emotionally...
By Cassie Shortsleeve
October 16, 2018
Honesty Isn't Always the Best Policy in Relationships. Here's When Experts Say It Might Be Better to Lie
You were probably taught to never lie: Your parents likely preached the power of the truth. Your partner told you honesty matters most. But researchers say there is a lot we get wrong about deception,...
By Cassie Shortsleeve
October 2, 2018
A Perfect Lie Detector Has Never Been Found. Here’s Where Polygraphs Like Christine Blasey Ford’s Come In
The scientists who invented lie detector tests and polygraph machines were motivated by an instinct that still holds sway today
By Olivia B. Waxman
September 27, 2018
6 Expert-Backed Ways To Manage Your Stress
Let’s face it: we’re all stressed. In fact, a 2017 Gallup poll found that eight out of 10 Americans are afflicted by stress. The top three stressors for Americans today are the uncertainty of the...
By Audrey Noble
September 25, 2018
This Is the Best Way To Fight With Your Partner, According to Psychologists
When it comes to relationships, conflict is inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be emotionally distressing or callous. Couples can disagree and, yes, even fight while still showing compassion and respect for each other, according...
By Carly Breit
September 24, 2018
How to Make the Perfect Apology
How do you apologize for something hurtful? Crafting an apology that can make the person you’ve hurt feel better is no small feat. In fact, in order to be truly effective, an apology must contain...
By Candice Jalili
September 20, 2018
Why Some People Hate Being Hugged, According to Science
If you hate being hugged, the world can be a challenging place. You never know when someone you’re meeting for a quick coffee will approach you, arms open wide, coming in for an embrace. Your...
By Melissa Locker
September 4, 2018
How to Make the Best First Impression, According to Experts
Everyone can make snap judgments, especially when meeting someone new. In less than one-tenth of a second of seeing someone for the first time, our brain processes information about the person's face—which leads to quick...
By Cassie Shortsleeve
August 28, 2018
Why Being Lazy Is Actually Good for You
By a lazy person who writes productivity books for a living
By Chris Bailey
August 28, 2018
The Surprising Benefits of Being an Introvert
There are a lot of misconceptions about introverts — like that they’re antisocial, unfriendly, shy or lonely. But in many cases, being an introvert can actually be an asset. Introverts are people who get their...
By Carly Breit
August 27, 2018
Why Dogs and Humans Love Each Other More Than Anyone Else
Who's a good bond?
By Jeffrey Kluger
July 20, 2018
What’s Going on With Elon Musk?
A feud with a heroic diver is just the latest scandal
By Jeffrey Kluger
July 16, 2018
The Best Way to Get People to Tell the Truth, According to Science
Some types of questions yield more honest answers
By Eric VanEpps
July 11, 2018
Why Men Need to Stop Relying on Non-Verbal Consent, According to a Neuroscientist
We cannot rely on body language
By Lisa Feldman Barrett
May 11, 2018
Here’s a Better Way to Deal With Life’s Risks
Focus on cost and payoff
By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Ohio State University / The Conversation
April 22, 2018
Almost Nobody Can Write This Letter of the Alphabet Correctly
And that reveals something interesting about how our brains work
By Jeffrey Kluger
April 4, 2018
4 Ways to Feel Less Lonely on Valentine’s Day
According to a psychotherapist
By Jennifer Taitz
February 13, 2018
The Twisted Psychology of Parents Who Torture Their Children
David and Louise Turpin face nearly 100 years in prison after starving and imprisoning their 13 children for years
By Jeffrey Kluger and Belinda Luscombe
January 19, 2018
This One Thing Makes You a Nicer Person
Mindfulness can increase your empathy
By Jamie Ducharme
January 11, 2018
Humblebragging Makes People Dislike You, According to Science
You're better off bragging outright
By Jamie Ducharme
January 10, 2018
Preschoolers Know More About Gender Identity Than You Might Think
Gender isn't as ridged early on
By Vanessa LoBue, Rutgers University Newark / The Conversation
December 29, 2017
Here's What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean
Everyone has a bad dream once in a while. But having the same one over and over may signal that something specific is missing in your daily life, new research suggests. Men and women in...
By Amanda MacMillan
December 15, 2017
The Best (and Worst) Holiday Gifts, According to Science
Give them what they really want this year
By Jamie Ducharme
December 13, 2017
What Does an Anxiety Disorder Feel Like? Here Are 4 Signs You May Have a Problem
One sign: Your worries interfere with your day-to-day life
By Jeffrey Kluger
December 11, 2017
Why Does Your Body Twitch As You're Falling Asleep?
Here’s what you need to know about hypnic or hypnagogic jerks, which strike as a sufferer falls into a deep sleep
By Kate Samuelson
December 4, 2017
4 Secrets to Being More Productive, According to Ancient Philosophers
Managing your emotions matters, too
By Eric Barker
December 4, 2017
Load More Articles
More from
TIME
More From TIME
