Social comparison theory is the idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others. The theory was developed in 1954 by psychologist Leon ...

The basis of social learning theory is simple: People learn by watching other people. We can learn from anyone—teachers, parents, siblings, peers, co-workers, YouTube influencers, athletes ...

Does where you live shape your personality? The emerging field of geopsychology examines how regional factors influence ...

Despite numerous court rulings and investigations finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud, Trump and his supporters ...

Podcast: Under the Cortex features Michael Kramer from the University of Zurich to discuss how, as individuals step up to ...

Being vulnerable requires immense emotional courage; when we share something deeply personal, it can trigger fears of ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — A new study has identified a group of neurons that, when activated, can induce a hypometabolic state, akin to hibernation. The discovery could have ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for ...

Prebunking emerges as a key tool in the fight against misinformation, equipping people to resist fake news before it spreads.

There has been a lot of speculation around the true identity of Severance's new character, Miss Huang, played by 18-year-old Sarah Bock. Now, a new theory has emerged on LinkedIn ...

From the colors you're drawn to, to the symbols that captivate your attention, small choices can speak volumes about who ...

Hitler used psychology to hijack a nation’s thinking. Could another would-be tyrant do the same today?