Some people seem incapable of admitting they're wrong, even when the evidence is overwhelming. Psychology suggests this ...

Psychology says people who ask a lot of questions while watching a movie aren't always trying to interrupt others. Research ...

Most of us live by goals. We want to save for retirement, lose weight, get promoted, or spend more time with family. Yet few people pause to ask: Why do we pursue the goals we do? Or even more ...

Advertising has long been influenced by the principles of psychology. With the application of the discipline of media psychology, this influence has deepened and become more nuanced. Media psychology ...

When people gather in large groups, they often act in ways that are different from how they would behave individually. Crowds can be manipulated in many ways. Mob behavior, swarm behavior, and herding ...

These coaches help professional athletes achieve their goals through mental preparation — and they could help you, too. By Christina Caron Simone Biles, Iga Swiatek, Russell Wilson — these very ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Psychology says people who always wear headphones may be seeking focus, emotional regulation, or a sense of control. Here's what psychological theories reveal.

UAB’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology offers flexible pathways designed to meet your academic and professional goals. Whether you are interested in research, applied work, or teaching, our program ...