How one therapist overcame formative experiences of cognitive dissonance, and how she now supports others to do the same.

Our minds like shortcuts, also known as cognitive biases. Unless we take steps to counteract them, they can skew decision-making. Can you recognize common distortions? Take this test to find out.

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The scientific study of both internal mental processes and observable behavior is known as psychology. It explains activities ...

A recent study in BMJ Journals examined whether changes in psychological well-being trajectories precede mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. This could inform the potential role of this ...

A classic book on UFO believers and their "cognitive dissonance" after aliens failed to land is called into question.