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Masters of Love
The Atlantic: Every day in June, the most popular wedding month of the year, about 13,000 American couples will say “I do,” committing to a lifelong relationship that will be full of friendship, joy, and
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Jonathan Haidt — The Psychology Behind Morality
On Being: The surprising psychology behind morality is at the heart of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s research. “When it comes to moral judgments,” he says, “we think we are scientists discovering the truth, but actually
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Insecurity at the Borderline
Republican Senator Thad Cochran, who has represented Mississippi since 1978, this week used a clever psychological strategy to fend off a primary challenge from the right wing of the party. “The Tea Party,” he confessed
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How Long Does the ‘Cool Kid’ Effect Last?
The Wall Street Journal: A University of Virginia study tracked teenagers for one decade and found that teenagers who were considered “cool” at a young age had more problems as adults. University of Virginia psychology
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How Cursors Betray Our Gut Feelings
The Atlantic: Quick! Match the person with the noun: Man Kitchen Woman Test Tube Mother Programming Husband Liberal Arts That’s not a real psychology test, of course, but it’s a play on what’s called an
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Morality Can Trump Tribalism
Pacific Standard: The top news stories have been even more depressing than usual of late, with tribalism—accompanied by active hatred for perceived outsiders—emerging as a driving force everywhere from Middle Eastern battlefields to the halls
