Psychology Archives

Neurobiological Incompetence Model: What It Is & Why It Fails

David Yeager says the neurobiological incompetence model rests on 20th-century research on the adolescent brain. Learn why it’s flawed.

We’ve used the word “validation” in various ways over the centuries. Learn what validation in psychology means (and doesn’t mean) today.

Research and real-world experience converge on a powerful idea: Perhaps what young people need most from mentors is belief. Learn more.

Do you feel like you own too much stuff? Here are four psychological reasons why we tend to accumulate things we don’t need.

The mind and the body are more connected than you might think. Discover more about how they work together to influence your health.

The concept of mind-body dualism has sparked conversations related to free will and health for centuries. Read more about it here.

Are you afraid of loss or not having enough of something? That might be the result of a scarcity mindset. Learn more about it here.

How can you exercise willpower without depleting your tank? Here’s advice from experts on how to set and reach your goals.

What is willpower and where does it come from? Learn what role the prefrontal cortex plays and why glucose levels matter.

Failure is just another step towards success. Discover why making mistakes is actually helpful and how to learn from failure.