Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

Chimpanzees may have more in common with human thinkers than previously thought. A new study published in Science by an international team of researchers provides evidence that chimpanzees can ...

More than 500 scientists from 35 countries gathered in late October for APS’s second Global Psychological Science Summit.

Perhaps nowhere is this more clear than when it comes to conspiracy theories: Many people believe that you can’t talk conspiracists out of their beliefs. But that’s not necessarily true. It turns out ...

Conversational AIs are getting better at sounding human. But when their goals misalign with ours, the consequences can be surprisingly personal.

Recent meta-analyses suggest psychological skills, such as mindfulness, mental rehearsal, preparatory routines and positive ...

Why does spending $200 feel like a steal when it’s on sale, but $10 for parking feels like robbery? Welcome to the world of ...

Some of us tend to procrastinate washing our cars, but actually, there's a pretty significant connection between dirty cars ...

How do we recognize and interpret what others are doing—whether they're greeting a friend, preparing a meal together or doing ...

The world groans under the weight of humanity. It seems as if the human spirit has gone haywire. Can we tackle this problem ...

In conversation with professor Alia Crum, Sakamoto explores the psychology of how our everyday mindsets shape meaning.

Why do humans cooperate and care yet cause such destruction? The World Transformation Movement shares a bold biological ...