People sometimes believe in conspiracy theories to feel special, superior, or part of a tight-knit group. These beliefs can foster a sense of identity: “We know the truth, and others don’t.” ...

Some encounters leave us inexplicably tired, as if the energy has been literally sucked out of us. This phenomenon could be explained by a very real psychological mechanism: emotional contagion.

Macall Polay/Netflix This sort of control can lead people to do things they never imagined they would. Take the scene where Simone willingly chews gum that has just been in Kiki’s mouth.

Sometimes I observed, and sometimes I participated. People who hear voices deserve to know that they are not alone. The voices are real to those affected, even if others can't perceive them.

People living in Egypt and Italy, for example, would often see witches and evil genies, hold them responsible and think they could die from sleep paralysis, Jalal said.

Six misconceptions that have led organizations astray. by Amy C. Edmondson and Michaela J. Kerrissey Psychological safety, which means having an environment where people feel safe to speak up, was ...

People also use the term "brain rot" to refer to the way viewing this type of post makes them feel: as if it's rotting their brain. So, is brain rot an actual medical concern?

Psychological projection is an unconscious way of coping with emotional discomfort. It's a defense mechanism in which people attribute their own behaviors, impulses, and emotions to another person ...