Psychology

Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that while work can be rewarding and fulfilling, it's also stressful and takes time that we'd like to spend doing other things.

A study by Penn investigators last year concluded that museum visits decrease the production of stress hormones, elicit positive emotions among visitors, and make individuals feel more connected and less isolated.

Richard Doty of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how taste buds gradually fade over time.

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School outlines the steps it takes to build a habit that sticks.

A study by Stew Friedman of the Wharton School found that children were better off when both their parents found work to be a source of challenge, creativity, and enjoyment.

An article co-written by Sam Clarke of the School of Arts & Sciences examines a study by Chuyan Qu and colleagues in Elizabeth Brannon’s lab at SAS, which shows that children as young as 5 can perform approximate multiplication.

James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says that it’s better to listen and be attuned to your child’s emotional processing than to have a game plan which assumes they’ll still be sad.

In an Op-Ed, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of Penn Carey Law explores how foolishness, vigilance, and uncertainty factor into intimate relationships and domestic partnerships.

Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses his new co-authored book, “TOMORROWMIND,” which shows how people can meet future challenges while thriving in the workplace.