A recent study takes a closer look at what’s happening in the human mind when we really want to believe something.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of people, risk, leadership and performance. During the recent judging round of the sixth annual Horizons ...

Irrational thinking is at the root of much emotional distress people experience. What we think we must have today may not even be what we want tomorrow. To become more tolerant of life’s unpredictable ...

It has been over a year since The Covenant School murders. For over a year, parents, teachers and many others have been pressing for some type of legislation that would make the schools safer for the ...

Analytical thinkers are known for their constant questions. Being curious is one of their most well-known traits. As critical ...

Throughout our lives, we've been trained to be logical. Indeed, much of our education is geared towards ensuring that we always get the right answer. When you answer a question such as, “In what year ...

The 2011 Washington state science Teacher of the Year says “she had to pick her jaw off the floor” when she saw the new approach to science in the Washington ...

It has long been debated whether animals’ abilities to remember specific events and solve problems are a result of rational decision-making or simply thoughtless reflexes controlled by the environment ...

The preschool years are critical for developing cognitive skills, setting the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Among ...