What Makes Us Vibe?
Think about your friends—the people you spend a lot of time with, see movies with, those people you’d text to… More
Interpersonal Communication
Quality Beats Quantity in Team Communications
A team that communicates frequently isn’t necessarily communicating effectively, researchers find… More
Living in Harmony: The Dynamics of Social Coordination
Social scientists outline the affective, social, and environmental cues that promote social coordination among individuals, teams, and entire societies… More
Asking Questions Increases Likability
New research suggests that asking more questions—and in particular, asking more follow-up questions—increases people’s positive impressions.
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Health Buzz: Why Being Mean to People Might Actually Help Them in the Future
U.S. News & World Report: Being mean to someone isn’t typically seen as something to be proud of – but… More
The Science of Humor Is No Laughing Matter
Laugh it up! Humor is universal across human cultures — and fuels psychological research on everything from social perception to emotion regulation… More