The belief that one is smarter, better looking, more successful and more deserving than others — a personality trait known
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Bad to the bone or just bad behavior? Psychologist examines how perceptions of human morality influence behavior
Hannibal. Voldemort. Skeletor and Gargamel. It’s hard to imagine any nefarious villain having redeeming qualities. But what if someone were
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How procrastinators and doers differ genetically
Some people tend to postpone actions. In women, this trait is associated with a genetic predisposition towards a higher level
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In romantic relationships, people do indeed have a ‘type’: Study finds consistency among people’s current and past partners
If you’ve ever come out of a bad relationship and decided you need to date someone different from your usual
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Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains
Society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level, according to a paper published by a
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Associating colors with vowels? Almost all of us do!
Does [a:] as in ‘baa’ sound more green or more red? And is [i:] as in ‘beet’ light or dark
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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others: For some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with
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Heroin users aware of fentanyl, but at high risk of overdosing: Survey of users highlights need for more proactive overdose-prevention strategies
Most heroin users in Baltimore, a city heavily affected by the opioid epidemic, recognize that the heroin they buy is
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Family businesses should prepare for the unexpected if next generation to succeed
Family businesses looking to the next generation to take over need to prepare themselves for unexpected events — such as
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Females find social interactions to be more rewarding than males, study reveals
Females find same-sex social interactions to be more rewarding than males, and females are more sensitive to the rewarding actions
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