Can loneliness be reduced by changing perceptions of empathy? A large-scale study by Pei et al. shows that people tend to underestimate others’ empathy, and correcting this misconception fosters ...

Sng's research introduces a novel concept—ecology stereotypes—and reveals how people's perceptions of others are deeply influenced by the environments they believe others live in. These stereotypes ...

In mitigating and adapting to climate change-related risks, unbiased risk assessments are essential. Yet individuals systematically rate their personal risks as lower than those of others, believing ...

Source: Image by geralt on Pixabay. From partners and close friends to co-workers and famous people, what affects how we perceive other people? One line of research suggests that we tend to assume ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leadership Strategist Dan Pontefract covers leadership and culture. If you’re looking to solve problems more effectively, the key ...

How is it that two people can see the same thing and have a completely different understanding of what happened? Two leaders can look at the same numbers, hear the same news or face the same challenge ...

How consciousness emerges in the brain is the ultimate mystery. Scientists generally agree that consciousness relies on multiple brain regions working in tandem. But the areas and neural connections ...

Can a face influence who receives parole or who is likely to reoffend? New research suggests that facial appearance carries ...