The field of Psychology of Reasoning and Decision Making explores the cognitive processes that underlie how individuals evaluate information, form judgements, and ultimately make choices. It draws on ...

Human beings are not always—in fact, probably not often—the objective, rational creatures we like to think we are. In the past few decades, psychologists have demonstrated the many ways people deceive ...

A therapist sits across from a client who appears highly confident yet unexpectedly describes deep feelings of inadequacy. How does the therapist make sense of this contradiction? Is it a sign of ...

Inductive reasoning is a critical skill that enables individuals to make sound decisions by drawing general conclusions from specific observations. Whether you’re working on a high-stakes business ...

In today’s column, I am continuing my ongoing series about the impact of generative AI in the health and medical realm. The focus this time is on the use of generative AI to aid in performing mental ...