Imagine the brain, that shiny bundle of being, securely housed in a protective skull, hosting conscious thoughts in a pool of subconsciousness. The basic brain ingredients are fat, water, protein, ...

Do you think that the private thoughts in your head could influence how other people — or creatures — act? The answer is "Of course not," right? Because to say yes would be to admit you believe in ...

Have you ever found yourself mimicking another person's actions without thinking about it? That's a great example of what psychologists call observational learning, aka learning new skills, behaviors, ...