Psychology
Latest about Psychology
![Concept of a narcissistic and egoistic man.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HSXDGdA7nTp9gAVAniYq9j-320-80.jpg)
There are 2 types of narcissists. Here's what makes each tick.
By Nikhila Mahadevan published
Chances are you've met a narcissist. Here's what's behind the gigantic ego.
![The new "scintillating starburst" illusion, bright rays emenate from the centre of the design through concentric wreaths of star-polygons.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99iWcZr2duH3Luw5PNn3KJ-320-80.jpg)
A new type of optical illusion tricks the brain into seeing dazzling rays
By Harry Baker published
Scientists have described a brand new type of visual illusion that makes people see non-existent rays shining through rings of concentric polygons.
![Men don't learn toxic masculinity from their fathers. Here, a father walking his young son to school.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w8mY6t3enPCwnWULEuFnrh-320-80.jpg)
No, men don't learn toxic masculinity from their fathers
By Cameron Duke published
A man's lack of friends may predict whether he will embrace toxic masculinity, while the presence or absence of a male role model early in life isn't a factor.
![Rubber pencil illusion gif](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5VD6WfPK9KKD9zH4PeYArm-320-80.gif)
How does the rubber pencil illusion work?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
The rubber pencil illusion works because our brain can't keep up.
![Man squinting as if thinking really hard, with steam wafting off his head](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dXsQALoTTfPey9VaYvSXmJ-320-80.jpg)
People sometimes prefer burning hot pain to thinking too hard
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Thinking hard is a pain.
![This kid's personality might gradually change over time, but whether he comes around on finger puppets is anyone's guess.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGnyHG7ntA93SUE83x2RUQ-320-80.jpg)
Does your personality change as you get older?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Personality isn't fixed
![Design made of fusion of human head and fractal shape to serve as backdrop for projects related to mind, consciousness and spirituality](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AkxnJ73ximv6zQRY29NEhj-320-80.jpg)
How the brain builds a sense of self
By Sam Ereira published
We don't just copy the behavior of people around us. We also copy their minds.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.