People tend to believe that good behavior reflects who someone really is and is more deeply rooted in their biology, but are less likely to see bad behavior the same way. A new study published in ...

Many people go through life and face adversity, and believe that "everything happens for a reason" or that things are "meant to be." Many are certain that their lives are guided by a higher power—if ...

Cognitive science is all about showing that people's thinking isn't rational -- that their explanations are either expressions of gut reactions or justifications for their beliefs and lives. As ...