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Psychology
Facebook’s Gender Labeling Revolution
The pressure to choose a public identity can be harmful for people who haven’t decided on a private one, but at the very least seeing that long list can make you feel less isolated
When Flappy Bird Flies Too Close to the Sun
The developer seems to have choked under the pressure of his game’s success
The Dog Will See You Now
The growth of animal-assisted therapy means that man’s best friend may soon be man’s best medicine
Broncos Fans Are Probably Eating Their Sorrows Away
Fans of losing teams: science isn’t on your side
You Are Where You Live: How Dangerous Neighborhoods Make You Feel Paranoid
Simply walking through a sketchy-looking neighborhood can make you feel more paranoid and lower your trust in others.
The Literary Misery Index: What the Economy Has to Do With What You’re Reading
Authors tend to write about what they see and experience, including economic hardship, according to a new study.
Here Are the New Year’s Resolutions You Will Keep, and the Ones That You Will Break
In theory, New Year’s resolutions are a good thing — it’s all about improving something we don’t like about ourselves, right?
Do All-Girls Schools Breed Feminists or Mean Girls?
What happens when girls aren’t under the scrutiny of boys? Do they get more girly or less so?
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?
The Real Secret To More Willpower: Be Power Hungry
The word willpower conjures things like laundry day, drunk texting and chocolate cake. It is what motivates us to resist what we desire, and to tackle tasks we’d rather avoid, in the name of personal betterment. While the …
How Stress Can Make Therapy Sessions More Effective
Therapy is all about learning how to cope and manage difficult situations better, but sessions may not always equip patients with the practical tools they need to face challenges when they occur.
When Good Pictures Happen to Bad People: Why We Hate That We Like The Rolling Stone Cover
His dark eyes stare straight at the lens, his hair tousled so it falls just-so to one side, just as any teen idol or rock star would want to debut on a national magazine cover. He’s called a “monster,” but the Rolling Stone cover …