Short-form videos have become one of the dominant ways young people engage with social media. These are clips lasting seconds up to a few minutes, driven by personalized algorithms that are deeply... Read more »
As the new year begins, many of us feel an implicit pressure to reinvent ourselves. The cultural narrative is familiar: Set ambitious goals, push past discomfort, and emerge transformed. For some people,... Read more »
Before turning to the Three Wisest Men, this post continues my ongoing exploration of how Hallmark films illuminate real psychology concepts in family dynamics. In earlier posts, I’ve shown how holiday movies—though... Read more »
People do things that may irritate, upset, frustrate, or annoy us, or impose demands we feel are excessive or unreasonable. When conflicts flare up, they can lead to heated arguments, hurt feelings,... Read more »
What is it about female breasts? The intrigue resides in the fact that female breasts provoke interest and carry meaning far beyond their biological utility as effective baby feeding devices. In our... Read more »
The lie many of us tell ourselves daily is, “I’ll be happy when…” We tell ourselves that happiness, peace, or success is just around the corner—after we get the promotion, lose weight,... Read more »
Reality isn’t what you think it is. Everyday experience suggests that our senses inform us about what’s going on in the world around us. But recent advances in cognitive neuroscience suggest that... Read more »