In the 2001 film "Tortilla Soup," an argument between three sisters culminates in one smashing a plate on the kitchen floor. The abrupt, surprising action is an example of what psychology scholars ...

In the summer of 1971, a team of researchers led by psychology professor Phillips Zimbardo divided a group of undergraduates randomly into two groups, prisoners and prison guards, and arranged for ...

I’ve noticed a common misconception that plagues most people’s approach to emotional management. When we feel negative emotions, our first instinct is often to try to think our way out of them. We ...

Our emotions are central to our mental life. Source: Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona/Unsplash Since ancient times emotions have been recognized as key part of human nature. To dive deep into our emotions ...

Movies have a way of making us laugh, cry, or hold our breath in suspense. Music is a big part of why this happens. A soft ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

One of the things humans are good at is sensing each other’s emotions. Actions, body language, and energy provide clues and context as to how someone is feeling, and we can pick up on it usually ...

Identifying the source of guilty feelings, reflecting on intentions, and seeking reconciliation can all help alleviate feelings of guilt. Although it can be a difficult emotion, guilt can help us ...