Recently, evidence derived from cognitive dissonance theory has been criticized, leading some to suggest that dissonance is ...

A peer-reviewed paper published in Frontiers in Psychology proposes that consciousness is not simply a byproduct of brain ...

If you’ve ever vented to ChatGPT about troubles in life, the responses can sound empathetic. The chatbot delivers affirming support, and—when prompted—even gives advice like a best friend. Unlike ...

Over the past year, a curious idea known as the “Viral Bird Theory” has taken over social platforms, podcasts, and group chats, sparking intense debates about how humans behave when they think no one ...

In 1963, Arthur Staats published his first treatise on what would be a lifelong mission to develop a unified theory of psychology. His approach was to first argue that the various factions of ...

A baby macaque monkey named Punch has gone viral for his heart-wrenching pursuit of companionship. After being abandoned by his mother and rejected by the rest of his troop, his zookeepers at Ichikawa ...