The Hidden Benefit of Disagreeing About Politics
A new study suggests that political disagreements with our friends and family might help us make better voting decisions.
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Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
How to Decipher the Emotions Behind Your Child’s Behaviors
Being open to your child's thoughts and feelings can help with the trickiest parenting struggles.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
How We Judge Other People’s Generosity—And Why It Matters
When we see a kind act, it might inspire us to be kind—depending on the emotions and judgments we have about it.
How to Talk to a Political Opponent Without Losing Your Cool
Could the secret to healing a polarized country lie in a Difficult Conversations Laboratory?
How We Can Fight Prejudice Against Muslims
In the wake of the Christchurch shootings, researchers and activists continue to work on fostering acceptance toward Muslims.