Cognition, Intelligence and Language

We all take shortcuts when we are making decisions. And in those shortcuts often lie our mistakes. In this...

Piagetâ€™s concept of object permanence is essential to understand. But how did they study this idea among 1 year olds?...

In this first â€œPsych Files Briefâ€ episode, we look at whether swearing actually reduces your sensation of pain (ever stub...

You've probably heard that the so called "Lie Detector" test (the polygraph ) doesn't actually detect when you've lied, but...

Iâ€™ll bet youâ€™ve heard of the expression, â€œWhatever doesnâ€™t kill youâ€¦â€, or â€œSuffering is good for the soulâ€. Could these...

Have you watched the TV show Walking Dead or ever seen a movie about Zombies (perhaps Zombieland or Dawn of...

Can science study love? Are we able to scientifically determine what romance is all about? There seem to be times,...

What do you think of hypnosis? Might you be surprised to hear that hypnosis has been accepted by the American...

f youâ€™ve ever met a famous person you know how exciting that feels. But why? What is it about fame...

Okay, admit it â€“ you have some kind of lucky charm on you, in your car or in your house....