Social Instincts Covering the science and psychology of human behavior Self-Esteem 2 Simple Steps to Raise Your 'Financial Self-Esteem' Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 27, 2023 To create abundance, you must first create a mindset of abundance. To create abundance, you must first create a mindset of abundance. Singlehood 6 Ways to Understand Your Fear of Singlehood Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 26, 2023 Being an adult without a partner is a scary idea to some. But it's fixable. Being an adult without a partner is a scary idea to some. But it's fixable. Media When Does Interest in Celebrities Turn into Obsession? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 25, 2023 When does celebrity fascination turn into something problematic? When does celebrity fascination turn into something problematic? Emotions How to Manage the Guilty Pleasure of Watching Others Fall Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 24, 2023 When schadenfreude is valuable. When schadenfreude is valuable. Education The Differences Between Superficial and Authentic Curiosity Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 22, 2023 Seeking out new information is more beneficial than aimlessly consuming it. Seeking out new information is more beneficial than aimlessly consuming it. Laughter Laughing at the Failures of Others: Normal or Pathological? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 21, 2023 Answer these 12 questions to test how bad your schadenfreude really is. Answer these 12 questions to test how bad your schadenfreude really is. Bias How to Break Out of the Echo Chamber Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 21, 2023 Being stuck in a room full of people who agree with you can be dangerous. Being stuck in a room full of people who agree with you can be dangerous. Magical Thinking 3 Reasons Why Superstitions Work Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 19, 2023 Superstitions are more than simple rituals. They can be a valuable coping method. Superstitions are more than simple rituals. They can be a valuable coping method. Friends Social Overload: Do You Have Too Many Friends? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 15, 2023 How to manage the infinite opportunities for connection with a limited capacity. How to manage the infinite opportunities for connection with a limited capacity. Friends 2 Reasons Why People Might Always Vent to You Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 14, 2023 Possessing these two qualities turns a mere listener into a trusted confidant. Possessing these two qualities turns a mere listener into a trusted confidant. ASMR The Psychology of ASMR Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 12, 2023 New research examines the interplay between personality and ASMR receptivity. New research examines the interplay between personality and ASMR receptivity. Health 2 Mental Health Benefits of 'Silent Walking' Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 11, 2023 Silent walking isn't just a physical activity; it's a transformative experience. Silent walking isn't just a physical activity; it's a transformative experience. Deception 7 Ways to Differentiate Everyday Lies from Pathological Lies Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 8, 2023 What is the line between a harmless lying habit and an unavoidable compulsion? What is the line between a harmless lying habit and an unavoidable compulsion? Social Media Beware of Fake Online Activism, or ‘Slacktivism’ Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 7, 2023 Social media support for real-world causes might do more harm than good. Social media support for real-world causes might do more harm than good. Body Image 3 Reasons People Use Steroids Despite the Risks Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 5, 2023 Despite mounting health warnings, anabolic steroid use persists. Why? Despite mounting health warnings, anabolic steroid use persists. Why? Relationships Can Dog and Cat People Make It Work Romantically? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 4, 2023 A psychologist's guide to relationship harmony for dog and cat partners. A psychologist's guide to relationship harmony for dog and cat partners. Creativity 3 Ways Blue-Skying Can Reignite Your Creativity Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 3, 2023 The most innovative solutions can emerge when you let your imagination soar. The most innovative solutions can emerge when you let your imagination soar. Mating 2 Ways 'Investi-Dating' Can Help You Filter Online Dates Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 2, 2023 The mystery of romance is a small price to pay for a pre-date investigation. The mystery of romance is a small price to pay for a pre-date investigation. Self-Esteem Are Dog People Happier Than Cat People? Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 30, 2023 Research explains how being a pet parent impacts your self-esteem. Research explains how being a pet parent impacts your self-esteem. Relationships Three Tips for Finding Love In Hookup Culture Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 22, 2023 Swipe less and engage more. Discover what's beyond the facade of hookup culture. Swipe less and engage more. Discover what's beyond the facade of hookup culture. 1 2 Next
Self-Esteem 2 Simple Steps to Raise Your 'Financial Self-Esteem' Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 27, 2023 To create abundance, you must first create a mindset of abundance. To create abundance, you must first create a mindset of abundance.
Singlehood 6 Ways to Understand Your Fear of Singlehood Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 26, 2023 Being an adult without a partner is a scary idea to some. But it's fixable. Being an adult without a partner is a scary idea to some. But it's fixable.
Media When Does Interest in Celebrities Turn into Obsession? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 25, 2023 When does celebrity fascination turn into something problematic? When does celebrity fascination turn into something problematic?
Emotions How to Manage the Guilty Pleasure of Watching Others Fall Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 24, 2023 When schadenfreude is valuable. When schadenfreude is valuable.
Education The Differences Between Superficial and Authentic Curiosity Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 22, 2023 Seeking out new information is more beneficial than aimlessly consuming it. Seeking out new information is more beneficial than aimlessly consuming it.
Laughter Laughing at the Failures of Others: Normal or Pathological? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 21, 2023 Answer these 12 questions to test how bad your schadenfreude really is. Answer these 12 questions to test how bad your schadenfreude really is.
Bias How to Break Out of the Echo Chamber Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 21, 2023 Being stuck in a room full of people who agree with you can be dangerous. Being stuck in a room full of people who agree with you can be dangerous.
Magical Thinking 3 Reasons Why Superstitions Work Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 19, 2023 Superstitions are more than simple rituals. They can be a valuable coping method. Superstitions are more than simple rituals. They can be a valuable coping method.
Friends Social Overload: Do You Have Too Many Friends? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 15, 2023 How to manage the infinite opportunities for connection with a limited capacity. How to manage the infinite opportunities for connection with a limited capacity.
Friends 2 Reasons Why People Might Always Vent to You Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 14, 2023 Possessing these two qualities turns a mere listener into a trusted confidant. Possessing these two qualities turns a mere listener into a trusted confidant.
ASMR The Psychology of ASMR Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 12, 2023 New research examines the interplay between personality and ASMR receptivity. New research examines the interplay between personality and ASMR receptivity.
Health 2 Mental Health Benefits of 'Silent Walking' Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 11, 2023 Silent walking isn't just a physical activity; it's a transformative experience. Silent walking isn't just a physical activity; it's a transformative experience.
Deception 7 Ways to Differentiate Everyday Lies from Pathological Lies Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 8, 2023 What is the line between a harmless lying habit and an unavoidable compulsion? What is the line between a harmless lying habit and an unavoidable compulsion?
Social Media Beware of Fake Online Activism, or ‘Slacktivism’ Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 7, 2023 Social media support for real-world causes might do more harm than good. Social media support for real-world causes might do more harm than good.
Body Image 3 Reasons People Use Steroids Despite the Risks Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 5, 2023 Despite mounting health warnings, anabolic steroid use persists. Why? Despite mounting health warnings, anabolic steroid use persists. Why?
Relationships Can Dog and Cat People Make It Work Romantically? Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 4, 2023 A psychologist's guide to relationship harmony for dog and cat partners. A psychologist's guide to relationship harmony for dog and cat partners.
Creativity 3 Ways Blue-Skying Can Reignite Your Creativity Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 3, 2023 The most innovative solutions can emerge when you let your imagination soar. The most innovative solutions can emerge when you let your imagination soar.
Mating 2 Ways 'Investi-Dating' Can Help You Filter Online Dates Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 2, 2023 The mystery of romance is a small price to pay for a pre-date investigation. The mystery of romance is a small price to pay for a pre-date investigation.
Self-Esteem Are Dog People Happier Than Cat People? Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 30, 2023 Research explains how being a pet parent impacts your self-esteem. Research explains how being a pet parent impacts your self-esteem.
Relationships Three Tips for Finding Love In Hookup Culture Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 22, 2023 Swipe less and engage more. Discover what's beyond the facade of hookup culture. Swipe less and engage more. Discover what's beyond the facade of hookup culture.