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HARVARD PSYCHOLOGIST STEVEN PINKER
Not fancy dinners or date night. Harvard psychologists find a shortcut that can make couples significantly happier after studying 40,000 peopleForget grand gestures; freeing up time from chores can significantly boost relationship happiness, research suggests. A Harvard study found...- Psychology says people who are never happy with their haircuts may be noticing more than just their appearance, their brains may be noticing every tiny detailPsychology says people who are rarely satisfied with their haircuts may be affected by expectation bias, self-discrepancy theory, loss aver...
- Psychology says people who love cats like family may be looking for a reason to break free and fulfil a basic human needPsychology says people who deeply love their cats may be influenced by attachment theory, empathy, caregiving instincts, and the psychology...
- Psychology says people who always pop their pimples don’t have the urge for clear skin, they may be responding to their brain's reward systemPopping a pimple creates a short-lived feeling of relief or accomplishment for many people, which can strengthen the behavior each time it ...
- Psychology says most people aren't judging you nearly as much as you think- the spotlight effect explains why we feel constantly observedPsychology reveals we often overestimate how much others notice our flaws, a phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. Our egocentric persp...
- Top American psychologists say marriage was not designed to make you happy 24X7. Four habits that destroy a marriageMany people expect marriage to bring constant happiness, but leading American psychologists say that is an unrealistic expectation. Drawing...
- Psychologists explain why parents should not say ‘we cannot afford it’ to kids. Parenting lessons on how to teach money's value to kidsMany parents use the phrase "We can't afford it" to turn down their children's requests, but psychologists say it may create unnecessary an...
- Psychology explains why people love sitting in coffee shops even when they don’t need coffee, and what they’re really getting from itPsychology reveals why coffee shops become productive havens. These 'third places' offer a unique blend of ambient noise that boosts creati...
- Four Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026Four prominent Indian Americans, including cybersecurity leader Nikesh Arora and Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji, have been honored by th...
- Psychology says people who honk in traffic or while waiting for the red light to go green may not be angry, they may be responding to the invisible pressure they always feelA common misconception is that people who honk frequently are naturally aggressive. Psychology does not support such a simple explanation. ...
- Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made significant progr...
- Psychology says people who love camping may be giving their brains something modern life can'tEscape the daily grind and discover why nature offers a profound mental reset. Psychology reveals that extended time outdoors, especially t...
- Psychology says people who restore old vehicles aren't stuck in the past: What the habit revealsPsychology says people who restore old vehicles aren't simply spending time on an old hobby. Psychology suggests this behavior reflects pat...
- Psychology says people who keep going back to the beach aren’t just relaxing, they may be restoring something deeperPsychology offers compelling reasons for the allure of the beach. Beyond simple enjoyment, coastal environments, through concepts like Atte...
- Psychology says people who keep their AC or thermostat at a fixed temperature may crave control and predictabilityWhy do some people refuse to change their thermostat settings? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to routine, cognitive efficiency...
- Psychology says people who give funny pet names to their friends may be strengthening bonds without even realizing itPsychology says giving friends funny pet names may reflect social bonding, shared identity, humor, and emotional closeness. Here's what psy...
- Psychology explains why daughters are so attached to their fathersDaughters often share a profound bond with their fathers, a connection rooted in emotional security and unwavering support. This unique rel...
- Why some employees struggle to work in morning shifts while others dislike later hour shifts, Harvard scholar explains the biological reasonSome employees naturally perform better in the morning, while others are more productive later in the day. According to Harvard-affiliated ...
- Quote of the day by American psychologist Carol Dweck: 'Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you...'- life lessons on growth mindset, learning, success, and human potentialRenowned psychologist Carol Dweck's "growth mindset" theory emphasizes that abilities aren't fixed. Her quote, "Test scores tell you where ...
- Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: “Human nature is like water. It takes the… – Inspiring lessons on human behavior, adaptability, social influence and how the people and circumstances around us changes our life by one of the most influential American Modernist Poet known for his deep insights on imagination, reality and the human experienceQuote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Wallace Stevens’ quote, “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container,” explores th...
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