The art of not snapping comes down to learning how to handle your stress response before your mouth gets ahead of your brain.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Ever had a moment where a single comment or situation completely hijacked your ...

Movies have a way of making us laugh, cry, or hold our breath in suspense. Music is a big part of why this happens. A soft ...

In the 2001 film "Tortilla Soup," an argument between three sisters culminates in one smashing a plate on the kitchen floor. The abrupt, surprising action is an example of what psychology scholars ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

In the complex language of intimate relationships, some of the most important communications happen without explicit statements. A partner sharing a news article, sighing heavily after work, or ...

From the moment we wake to the last scrolls before sleep, our phones are an intimate extension of ourselves. Most Americans check their phones within minutes of waking up, and keep their devices ...

Emotions are constructed, not discovered. Relational safety—not precise labels—allows the brain to tolerate uncertainty, ...

Emotion-detecting AI bridges human feelings and technology, offering benefits while sparking important debates on privacy and ethical use. Pixabay, Alexandra_Koch Emotion AI, also known as affective ...