In 2016, Tulika was at the grocery store with her seven-year-old son, Vedant, who is non-verbal and autistic. When Vedant began to cry and pull her hair, a stranger helped Tulika in just the right way.
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You probably know someone who thinks they know more about something than they really do. But you could never be described that way . . . could you? This week, cognitive scientist Phil Fernbach explains the “illusion of knowledge” — the fact that we think we understand the world in much greater detail than we actually do. He’ll explore
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Jon told his high school principal, Mr. Barnett, that he planned to drop out of school. But Mr. Barnett implored him to earn his diploma — which set Jon on a path to success.
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Forgetting something — whether it’s a colleague’s name or where we put our keys — can be deeply frustrating. This week, psychologist Ciara Greene helps us explore the science of forgetting. We look at why our minds hold on to some memories for a lifetime, but discard others within seconds. And we grapple with a question many people ask themselves: Is my forgetfulness a sign that something is wrong with me?
One morning, A woke up and began believing he was an undercover government agent. He quit his job, and soon after was arrested for reckless driving. But he wasn’t in jail for long, because his boss got A the psychiatric help he needed. That act of kindness was life-changing.
Do you feel like you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you? What scientists call “emotion regulation” turns out to be one of the most important life skills we can possess. It’s essential in dealing with setbacks, in balancing risks and rewards, and in maintaining successful relationships. This week, psychologist Ethan Kross explores
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There’s no magic potion that can make someone adore you. But there are things you can do to promote a deep and enduring connection — and even feelings of passion — between yourself and your partner. In the final chapter of our Relationships 2.0 series, psychologist Arthur Aron shares some techniques for falling and staying in love.
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After Vivian’s young son threw sand on another child at a park, she assumed she was about to be judged for poor parenting. Instead, she received words of admiration that continue to bolster her years later.
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After receiving irregular test resultsAlexis left her doctor’s appointment in tears. On her way out of the office, a receptionist stopped Alexis and held her while she cried. It is a moment she will never forget.
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Humans are constantly trying to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. This ability to assess other people’s thoughts is a superpower — one that can sometimes lead us astray.
