A new study finds a sinister side to memes, pointing to their role in strengthening online communities of conspiracy ...

Punishment is the imposition of a penalty for wrongdoing. Several theories justify punishment, each with distinct goals and principles. These theories include deterrent, retributive, preventive, ...

uses theories of classical and operant conditioning. But in this theory, the environment plays a large part in learning. We model the behavior of the people around us, especially if we find these ...

Often associated with secret plots and hidden agendas, these theories can have significant societal impacts, shaping political views and influencing public behavior. But what psychological factors ...

Two different groups of macaques have been spotted in Japan mounting sika deer. The behavior could be part of a shared ...

For over a century, quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general relativity have stood as the cornerstones of modern physics, yet ...

According to u/doenofoe, "In Season 1, episode 1, we learn that Helly has to ask Mark three times to be let out of the room ...

The season 2 premiere of ‘Severance’ inspired several fan theories on Reddit and X (Twitter), with viewers voicing suspicions ...

The Burnt Toast Theory dictates that minor everyday frustrations might actually have resulted in averting larger disasters or ...

Alcohol plays a role in over 200 diseases and injuries, contributing to more than 175,000 deaths in the U.S. annually and 3 ...

Veteran actor Jesse L. Martin says his latest series "The Irrational," which studies human behavior, helps viewers decipher ...