Experts don't know exactly what causes the Mandela effect, or false memories shared by a group. It may happen when your mind blends events and images or tries to fill in gaps with prior knowledge.

Theory of mind is the recognition that others have mental states, just as you do. It is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, to acknowledge that their mental state—their beliefs, their ...

Research published in high-quality peer-reviewed journals reveals key information on the realities of addiction, exposing pervasive myths and misconceptions, as in these examples. False Belief 1: Drug ...

We all enter into romantic relationships with certain beliefs about how they’re supposed to work. Our first model comes from our parents, who taught us about relationships by showing us theirs. And if ...

Some juror decisions are influenced by perceptions of the prevalence of crimes which can be incorrect or biased, a new study shows. The research shows people hold diverse views about how often legally ...

People with schizophrenia often have delusions: false beliefs about themselves or the world around them. The types of delusions in schizophrenia can vary, but persecutory delusions are the most common ...

One of the most disturbing trends in public discourse is the idea that there are no facts — there are just beliefs, and they all deserve equal weight. Take, for example, a meeting that U.S. Sen.

In a unanimous opinion on Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected an attempt to shift the knowledge standard in False Claims Act cases that had the potential to gut the government’s primary anti-fraud ...