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Whether you're driving, studying, or listening to a business presentation, keeping focused can be a challenge when boredom and distractions compete for your focus. Research findings have identified the factors that keep our minds on task -- or off track. More
Attention
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Learn what researchers have discovered about the factors that lead to bullying and the long-term consequences it can have. More
Bullying
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The World Health Organization has added "burnout" to its International Classification of Diseases. Learn what psychological scientists have discovered about the possible causes and symptoms of burnout. More
Burnout
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A half century ago, psychological scientists Bibb Latané and John Darley conducted foundational research showing that people avoid helping someone in an emergency when other witnesses are present. In the years since, research has greatly increased our understanding about how and when we accept — or skirt — responsibility. More
Bystander Behavior
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Psychological research reveals the long-lasting cognitive, social, and neurobiological consequences of stress and trauma experienced in childhood. More
Childhood Adversity
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Psychological scientists are studying how we're all weathering a warming planet. More
Climate Change: The Psychological Impact
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From international wars to political arguments at the dinner table, conflict is an integral part of the human experience. Psychological scientists have uncovered a wealth of knowledge about the ways cooperation and acceptance can overpower those clashes. More
Conflict Resolution
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How do people respond to increasing cultural diversity in their communities, cities, and countries? Researchers investigate. More
Cultural Diversity
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Psychological science illuminates the various cognitive and environmental factors that influence our decisions. More
Decision-Making