One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

Hypothetically speaking, if someone told you that a hypothetical question could influence your judgments or behavior, would you believe them? Hypothetically speaking, if someone told you that a ...

Last summer, I took my niece shopping at an urban clothing store in New York City. While she shopped, I couldn’t help but notice the music blaring on the store’s speaker system—it left my ears ringing ...

Oxytocin is an extremely important hormone, involved in social interaction and bonding in mammals, including humans. It helps us relate to others. It strengthens trust, closeness in relationships, and ...

A gene involved in the regulation of emotions and behavior could influence the long-term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior. This is the finding of a longitudinal study ...

Welcome back to The Attraction Doctor. I would like to take a minute to discuss a topic near-and-dear to my heart. That topic is gratitude—a feeling and expression of thankfulness for the efforts of ...

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When we think about Stanford these days, we tend to think about the production of math and science geniuses who go on to make millions of dollars starting tech companies or working for Google, Apple ...

Artificial intelligence transforms how technology companies build, promote and sell, but it isn't solving the biggest ...