Can Concern for Victims Increase Our Urge to Punish?
A recent study suggests that instructing people to empathize with a victim can increase the desire to punish wrongdoers.
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To Be Happier, Should You Focus on Yourself or Others?
A new study explores whether helping others or treating ourselves leads to greater well-being.
How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals
We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
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Join us as we share research-based insights to guide your kids toward making choices that serve the greater good.
Why Should You Go to Therapy?
Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb explains what therapy does for you and what it reveals about the trials of being human.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2019
Discover our common humanity this month.