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Psychology
When Flappy Bird Flies Too Close to the Sun
The developer seems to have choked under the pressure of his game’s success
Human Emotions Are Not as Complex as We Thought
New study says we only have four: happy, sad, afraid/surprised, and angry/disgusted
Do You Buy Your Spouse the Same Thing Every Year? What Your Gift-Giving Habits Say About You
If you can’t find a gift for your significant other, does it mean your relationship is on the rocks?
Good Boy: There’s a Better Way to Praise Your Kids
Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others
Lance Armstrong’s Confession and the Psychology of the Competitor
The fine line between competition’s drive for excellence and dangerous win-at-all-costs mentality
Q&A: Why Superstition and ‘Magical Thinking’ Have Real Benefits
Can superstitious beliefs — like having a lucky outfit, avoiding black cats or knocking on wood — actually be useful?
The Artistry of Sleep: Photos of Icons Getting Some Shut-Eye
Sleep time is not wasted time, least of all for the creative. At night, the brain is a lot more active than it seems, sometimes producing bursts of creative inspiration: music, literature, scientific insights. What follows are …
A Simpler Way to Slow the Obesity Crisis
Telling people to choose healthy foods isn’t working. A better solution may be to let people eat whatever they want—just not to increase their calories over time
Would You Kill One Person to Save Five? New Research on a Classic Debate
Imagine you are a train-yard operator who sees an out-of-control boxcar running down a track that five workers are repairing. The workers won’t have time to get out of the way unless you flip a switch to change the car to another …
Q&A: A Yale Psychologist Calls for Radical Change in Therapy
(Updated) Is individual therapy overrated and outdated? In many ways, says Alan Kazdin, a professor of psychology and child psychiatry at Yale University, writing in the leading journal Perspectives on Psychological Science.
The Healthland Podcast: Dictators, Corporal Punishment and Supermoms
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Why Laughing at Yourself May Be Good for You: First-Ever Study
In these gloomy, uncertain times, the ability to have a good laugh — especially at your own expense — may be essential for survival. But are people really capable of having a sense of humor about themselves?