New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to how human memory evolved.

Why do U.S. states known for both politeness and toughness also have higher rates of depression and suicidality? It may come ...

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When individuals with grandiose narcissism feel excluded, they often retaliate through subtle hostility. A recent study reveals that being ignored prompts these people to indirectly humiliate their ...

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A recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests we consistently underestimate our power in intimate ...

In an environment in which information is abundant but understanding is scarce, some books stand out because they fundamentally change the way we think about society, technology, history, and human ...

The friendships he’d stepped back from weren’t hostile or broken. They were simply connections that no longer fit the shape his life had taken. Since that conversation, I’ve started noticing the same ...

We tend to leave out the "messy middle" when we tell stories, says Alexis Redding, a developmental psychologist at Harvard. But "there's a better way to help." ...

Doesn't matter if it's a one-word reply or a paragraph. The response comes back fast, almost before you've put your phone ...

People who stay mentally sharp into their 70s aren't always the ones with the most impressive careers or education. According ...