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Silly Sports Rituals? Think Again

When a game begins, there is no telling how it will end. How can players cope with the unpredictability of sports? The rituals that athletes count on to win might be more than just mere superstitions. ... More>


Rethinking the Value of Pets


Taking Another Look at the Roots of Social Psychology

Psychology textbooks have made the same historical mistake over and over. Now the inaccuracy is pointed out in a new article published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.... More>


Awakening Your Inner Materialist


Awakening Your Inner Materialist

I don’t see myself as especially materialistic, and you probably don’t see yourself that way either. The fact is, I don’t know anyone who actually takes pride in acquiring more ... More>