Uplifting Ways to Access Your Better Self
Researchers find physical elevation seems to trigger pro-social behavior.
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Uncertainty Heightens Romantic Attraction
Newly published research suggests keeping a potential romantic partner guessing can pique his or her interest.
10 Memorable Threads from 2010
Miller-McCune’s Web editor loves all of his progeny, especially these — and these, and those.
Your Brain: A User’s Guide
New books "Self Comes to Mind" and "On Second Thought" examine the origins of consciousness, and the unconscious pulls that influence our behavior.
The Deep Pain of Awkward Silences
Remarks that stop the conversation cold at social gatherings can instantly elicit deep-seated feelings of exclusion.
Victorian Novels Provide Timeless Psychological Insights
A new look at classic 19th-century novels reveals an understanding of behavior that largely mirrors the findings of modern psychological research.
Horoscopes — Fun But Utterly Fallible
Miller-McCune.com's resident skeptic, just as you might expect of a Scorpio, will have no truck with horoscopes or astrology.
Accusations of Sexism Spur Greater Sensitivity
New research finds confronting a man about his sexist language can have surprisingly positive results.
Real Men Do Apologize
Newly published research finds men are as willing as women to apologize. But they’re less likely to believe a particular incident warrants contrition.
Observe the Child, See the Adult
A new study compares teachers’ assessments of schoolchildren with interviews given by those same people as adults. It suggests our personalities are pretty much set early on.