Defining Memories

Body Language

The Benefits of Not Talking

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on August 31, 2023

What do we learn about ourselves—and others—when we stop talking?

Cognition

The Hottest Days Ever Recorded

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on July 10, 2023

Given the unprecedented heat of 2023, how are we thinking about climate change?

Cognition

How to Balance Positive and Negative Thinking

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on July 6, 2023

Positive thinking cultivates optimism and uncovers opportunities, while negative thinking motivates us and can preempt potential misfortune.

Relationships

Forget and Forgive: How Forgetting Sustains Relationships

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on June 1, 2023

Forgetting what was done or said can stress relationships, but forgetting can also support relationships. Here’s how forgetting helps.

Attention

Why Fans Are Forgetting Their Experience of the Taylor Swift Concert

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on May 30, 2023

Some fans of Taylor Swift report having “post-concert amnesia,” but what’s really happening with these fans?

Career

Making the Most of Our Cognitive and Social Limitations

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on May 4, 2023

Limitations often define us in ways that are not obvious. By identifying our natural limitations and how we compensate for them, we can learn what we’re truly capable of.

OCD

Coping with OCD as a Teen: A View from the Inside

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on April 6, 2023

Our understanding of OCD is enhanced by focusing on its distinctive characteristics, while also considering larger worldly influences.

OCD

What’s It Like to Be a Teen Living With OCD?

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on March 7, 2023

A first-person account from a teen about the lived experience of OCD provides unique insight and guidance for parents, peers, and clinicians.

Chronic Illness

Living Well With Chronic Illness

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on February 9, 2023

Finding activities that create meaning and joy is valuable for everyone, but it’s most urgent for those with chronic illness.

Relationships

How to Reject Unwanted Romance

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on January 26, 2023

While sympathy naturally goes to people seeking romantic love, we should also consider the difficulties of turning down unwanted offers of romance.

Relationships

Play and Repeat: Why We Watch the Same Shows Over and Over

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

Spending time with stories we already know elevates our cognitive and emotional lives.

Chronic Illness

Navigating the Medical World With a Chronic Illness

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

With the increasing complexity and compartmentalization of medical care, patients need strategies for maximizing well-being that aren’t found online or in the doctor’s office.