The Three Styles of Curiosity
A new study uncovers different ways we seek out information and why they might matter for our well-being and our societies.
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In Memory of Three Great Psychologists We Lost in 2024
Greater Good honors Frans de Waal, Daniel Kahneman, and Philip Zimbardo.
How to Prepare Kids for Misinformation Online
Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.
Are Vaccines More Effective When You Believe in Them?
A new study finds that our mindsets about COVID-19 vaccines seem to influence how our bodies respond to them.
How to Help Kids Deal With Obsessive Thoughts
Research suggests that children can learn to think differently about sticky, intrusive thoughts so they don't feel controlled by them.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Happiness
The search for happiness can make you unhappy—but there is a research-tested solution.
Can Your Brain Activity Reveal Your Emotions?
Based on your brain activity, scientists can now predict your emotions and how strong they are in response to a stimulus.
How to Help Students Think in Morally Complex Ways
Educators can help young people develop the emotional and cognitive skills to address difficult moral conflicts.
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