Happy, with a 20 Percent Chance of Sadness
In the winter of 1994, a young man in his early twenties named Tim was a patient in a London… More
Emotions
How to Be a More Patient Person
My jaw clenches when Hulu videos buffer. I huff and puff when stuck in a sluggish line at a coffee… More
Teams in Space: It Isn’t Just Rocket Science
A growing cadre of behavioral scientists is helping NASA understand how astronauts will function as teams on long-duration space missions — including a journey to Mars… More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“A Handy Way to Study the Mind“ by C. Nathan DeWall and “Gasp! That Face Doesn’t Mean What You Think“ by Beth Morling… More
Cattell Fund Projects Include Explorations of Sensory Processes, Memory
With support from the James McKeen Cattell Fund, four researchers are devoting sabbaticals to advancing research on active sensing, spatial and episodic memory, and children’s emotional development… More
Science confirms what the heart already knows: Hugs really do make you feel better
Feeling down in the dumps? Stressed? A little off-kilter because of some disagreement? Hug it out! A new study suggests… More