There Is No Nature–Nurture War
One of the leading behavioral geneticists of our time is promulgating outdated notions about the interplay of nature and nurture
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
Are Psychopaths Attracted to Other Psychopaths?
Psychopathic birds of a feather flock together...
The Neuroscience of Creativity: A Q&A with Anna Abraham
The latest state of the field of the neuroscience of creativity
Podcast Recap (December 2018): Drunk Science, the Replication Crisis, Unsafe Thinking and Mental Health
The Psychology Podcast recap for December 2018
Can Intelligence Buy You Happiness?
New research suggests that IQ leads to greater well-being by enabling one to acquire the financial and educational means necessary to live a better life
Why Do People Mistake Narcissism for High Self-Esteem?
Why people form such positive first impressions of narcissists...
Enough with the "Learning Styles" Already!
New research adds to the skepticism surrounding the adoption of learning styles in education.
Podcast Recap (November 2018): The Universe, Meaning, Culture, Gratitude and Human Nature
The Psychology Podcast Recap for November 2018
What Happens When People Are Intentionally More Open to New Experiences?
New research investigates the effects of engaging in behaviors associated with openness to new experiences
Do You Have a Healthy Personality?
New research identifies the personality profile that is most conducive to psychological health
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