psychology

Think you know your friends and colleagues? Think again. There's science behind why we misunderstand everyone.

Can something as simple as watching movies — and empathizing with fictional characters — help generate more compassion and understanding in the real world? Roger Ebert thought so, and science agrees.

There’s more to morality than what we learned in the Gerber and Elmo years.

Stereotypes are so pervasive that studies show people can fall victim to them even when they're watching young children play. That's why one researcher says it's never too early to start teaching kids, especially in schools, that racial biases aren't correct. In fact, the earlier they learn, the better they learn.

What determines success? Just intelligence? What about grit and determination? A recent study shows that fields in which people believe 'innate genius' determines success have fewer women than men. What's THAT about?

There are plenty of entrepreneurs who have potentially groundbreaking — or at least profitable — ideas. But a new book says there are far fewer with the confidence to simply throw themselves into their projects, even though that may be the key to success.

How long can you sit alone and do nothing except think? A group of researchers at the University of Virginia wanted to know. And they ended up with a shocking answer to the question.

Every parent knows their kids are more than just their grades. Still, they also tell kids grades matter. No wonder an English elementary school headmaster set off a social media storm when she helped write a letter to students telling them not worry so much about their scores, since "there are many ways of being smart."

For an Indian tennis player, silence is the best preparation for a game. A Costa Rican polo player challenges his inner "sissy." And a German water polo star focuses on analyzing the moves of his opponents. It turns out, your country and culture have something to do with what works to motivate you.

During Peru's civil strife in the 80s and 90s, insecurity got so bad that people started paying for gates and guards to block the entrances to their streets. Now, that distrust of institutions is hard for Peruvians to shake.