A new study reveals that the intense drive to maximize happiness is not a universal human motivation. Instead, findings from ...

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Through her work supporting mental health and personal growth, Dr. Kimberly Reynolds is making a lasting impact by reminding ...

Carl Rogers was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century and a central figure in the development of ...

Sad Christmas songs help with loneliness and stress. Psychology explains mood-congruent listening and why Phoebe Bridgers fixes December.

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A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

People who have experienced chronic stress or trauma often report feeling unlucky or doomed. This isn’t superstition; it’s a ...

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...