The Social Thinker

Surprising yet Simple Tips for Making a Love Connection

Three simple tips for increasing your attractiveness while on a date

Do 'Ugly Duckling' Stories About Beauty Harm Women?

Many beloved stories and movies communicate the message that "beauty is malleable." But a new set of studies show how this message sets women up for future appearance issues.

Why New Year Day’s is the Worst Day to Start Your Resolution

Late night partying and end-of-year deadlines make January 1st the worst day to start a new goal

The Dark Side of New Year’s Resolutions

Can striving for self-improvement harm you?

Is Lisbeth Salander a Psychopath?

The Harry Potter Effect: The Science Behind Why We Like Magical Things

Sin: Is Absolution Just a Hand Wash Away?

Are Your Tech Gadgets Out To Get You?

Is Dexter a Successful Psychopath?

Why do "normal" people enjoy watching a television show about a serial killer? Maybe it is because Dexter gives us a peek into the rarely explored and misunderstood mind of a "successful" psychopath.

Seeing Red: Does Wearing Red Make You Sexy?

Does wearing red make you more appealing to the opposite sex?

Why Would a Child Falsely Accuse her Mother of a Crime?

Today it was reported that Tonya Craft, a former kindergarten teacher accused of molesting three young girls inlcuding her daughther, was acquitted of all 22 charges against her. What could lead a daughter to make false accusations about her own mother?