Essential Reads

What We Know About Dementia Today

By Tia Powell MD on April 17, 2019 in Dementia Reimagined

Learning about dementia from a world-class scholar.

Learning about dementia from a world-class scholar.

Do Dogs Hold Grudges?

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 17, 2019 in Animal Emotions

"They're not unconditional love muffins who accept anything that happens and go on as if nothing had happened." We may learn a lot watching them play.

"They're not unconditional love muffins who accept anything that happens and go on as if nothing had happened." We may learn a lot watching them play.

3 Reasons for the Rise of Fake News

By Walter Veit on April 17, 2019 in Science and Philosophy

Cailin O'Connor explains reasons for the shift in American politics.

Cailin O'Connor explains reasons for the shift in American politics.

A Different Take on How to Stop Bullying

By J. Stuart Ablon Ph.D. on April 16, 2019 in Changeable

Bullying a bully doesn't work. Here's what does.

Bullying a bully doesn't work. Here's what does.

Reflecting on 30 Years of Forgiveness Science

By Robert Enright Ph.D. on April 16, 2019 in The Forgiving Life

Thousands of researchers and therapists now address the crucial issue of forgiving others. What were the developments in this field and where is it headed next?

Thousands of researchers and therapists now address the crucial issue of forgiving others. What were the developments in this field and where is it headed next?

Why We Choose to Remain Faithful

By Robert Burriss Ph.D. on April 16, 2019 in Attraction, Evolved

Psychologists think they know why some people cheat—but why do most remain faithful?

Psychologists think they know why some people cheat—but why do most remain faithful?

When Does a Diet Become an Eating Disorder?

By Kathryn Gordon Ph.D. on April 16, 2019 in Out of the Ivory Tower

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's interview sparked discussion about eating disorders.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's interview sparked discussion about eating disorders.

The Most Important Question in Psychology Research

By Alexander Danvers Ph.D. on April 15, 2019 in How Do You Know?

After eight years in research, the most important question turned out different from what I thought it would be.

After eight years in research, the most important question turned out different from what I thought it would be.

Dunbar's Number for Ideas

By Cody Kommers on April 15, 2019 in A Friendly Interest

What do we know about the limits of our own motivation?

What do we know about the limits of our own motivation?

Beyond Attachment Theory

By Terri Apter Ph.D. on April 15, 2019 in Domestic Intelligence

It is time to retire Attachment Theory from its privileged place in psychology.

It is time to retire Attachment Theory from its privileged place in psychology.

If Holden Caulfield Were Alive Today

By Mitch Prinstein Ph.D. on April 14, 2019 in The Modern Teen

How well would "The Catcher in the Rye" hold up today?

How well would "The Catcher in the Rye" hold up today?

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Diagnosed During Life?

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on April 14, 2019 in Managing Your Memory

Previously we had to wait until autopsy to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Now it can be made with 85-95% certainty by a lumbar puncture or amyloid PET scan.

Previously we had to wait until autopsy to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Now it can be made with 85-95% certainty by a lumbar puncture or amyloid PET scan.

If Women Are Better Leaders Why Aren't More of Them Leaders?

By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Ph.D. on April 13, 2019 in Mr. Personality

Imagine a world in which we need to put in place quotas to help men become leaders. According to science, this would make a great deal of sense.

Imagine a world in which we need to put in place quotas to help men become leaders. According to science, this would make a great deal of sense.

Dogs Watch Us Carefully and Read Our Faces Very Well

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 13, 2019 in Animal Emotions

Dogs differentiate happy from angry human faces, oxytocin increases attention to happy faces, and their brains have a dedicated region for processing facial expressions.

Dogs differentiate happy from angry human faces, oxytocin increases attention to happy faces, and their brains have a dedicated region for processing facial expressions.

A New Look at Parenting and Children's Happiness in College

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on April 13, 2019 in Fulfillment at Any Age

New research shows that parents who take over the college admissions process deprive children of crucial developmental support.

New research shows that parents who take over the college admissions process deprive children of crucial developmental support.

Developing Your Gut-Brain Axis: The First Thousand Days

By Scott C. Anderson on April 12, 2019 in Mood by Microbe

Early microbial disruptions can alter brain development, setting the stage for later mental illnesses. What happens in the first thousand days could change your mood for life.

Early microbial disruptions can alter brain development, setting the stage for later mental illnesses. What happens in the first thousand days could change your mood for life.

Want More Dates? Try Kindness

By David Fryburg M.D. on April 12, 2019 in The Science of Kindness

Looking for your next serious relationship? For men and women alike, simply being nice can markedly increase the appeal of a potential romantic partner.

Looking for your next serious relationship? For men and women alike, simply being nice can markedly increase the appeal of a potential romantic partner.

Understanding Intersectionality in Health Psychology

By Black Mental Health Graduate Academy on April 12, 2019 in Achieving Excellence Through Diversity in Psychology and Counseling

How health psychologists of color can shape the future of health care.

How health psychologists of color can shape the future of health care.

Success by Default in 3 Simple Steps

By Eva M. Krockow Ph.D. on April 12, 2019 in Stretching Theory

Is decision inertia slowing you down and choice overload giving you a headache? Tap into the power of default options to ease the process of decision-making.

Is decision inertia slowing you down and choice overload giving you a headache? Tap into the power of default options to ease the process of decision-making.

Do You Know How Others See You Right Now?

By Psychology Today Editorial Staff on April 11, 2019 in Brainstorm

A recent study examined the awareness—or lack thereof—people have about in-the-moment personality impressions.

A recent study examined the awareness—or lack thereof—people have about in-the-moment personality impressions.