Meaningfulness is key factor in determining how strongly our affect is attached to our goals. People are willing to withstand ...

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on: What Actually Are Emotions? "The young and the old of widely different races, both with man and animals, express the same state of mind by the same movements." — ...

How does listening to live music affect the emotional center of our brain? A study has found that live performances trigger a stronger emotional response than listening to music from a device.

Emotional intelligence has emerged as one of the most valuable interpersonal skills in modern relationships. While academic and professional qualifications once dominated discussions about personal ...

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. This phenomenon known as emotional mirroring, where partners ...