Blogging At The Intersection Of Psych and Pop Culture
As we all sit down tonight to feast on turkey and pumpkin pie, many of us will be going around the table giving thanks for our everyday sources of gratitude, like friendships, relationships, and good health...
Research suggests that high-tryptophan foods - like our favorite Thanksgiving classics - might lead to less impulsive shopping. How does this fit with what we see every year on Black Friday?...
Every year on Thanksgiving, we reflect on and express our feelings of gratitude. How does this practice help make our lives -- and our relationships -- happier and healthier?
Can you predict the kind of reaction you'll get by stealing candy from a baby?
Just by asking 2 simple questions when trick-or-treaters come to your door, you can significantly lower the odds of a few greedy kids taking more than their share...
Could a simple psychological mind trick help you survive the eventual Zombie Apocalypse?
New research suggests that people's natural level of optimism tends to peak around age 68. Here's what that means for aging adults' physical health
On the campaign trail, it's normal for politicians to be speaking in overly simplistic terms. But that will probably change after Election Day -- which is a really, really good thing...
After three years and five seasons on the air, Key & Peele aired its final episode last week. With its departure, we've lost a great source of pop culture education about social psychology...
Fans of Donald Trump praise his dedication to unfiltered honesty. But what exactly is it about the idea of being "anti-PC" that appeals to so many people?
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