Between Cultures

Mindfulness

How Mindfulness Affects the Brain and Body

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on March 16, 2023

Mindfulness practices can offer various benefits for well-being, but they are not a panacea. A neuroscientist gives insights into the complex science of mindfulness.

Mindfulness practices can offer various benefits for well-being, but they are not a panacea. A neuroscientist gives insights into the complex science of mindfulness.

Relationships

Saying the Unsayable: The Psychology of Poetry

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on March 6, 2023

What is it about poetry that can move us so profoundly? Acclaimed poet David Whyte gives an insight into the power of words, beauty, and belonging.

What is it about poetry that can move us so profoundly? Acclaimed poet David Whyte gives an insight into the power of words, beauty, and belonging.

Attention

6 Ways Your Brain Makes You Who You Are

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on January 19, 2023

The richness of our mental and behavioral repertoires out in the world parallels the anatomical complexity of our brains.

The richness of our mental and behavioral repertoires out in the world parallels the anatomical complexity of our brains.

Relationships

Does Anyone in Your Life Give You High-Quality Listening?

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on December 5, 2022

We often take them for granted—yet our listening skills are key for fostering deeper social connections and better relationships. An expert explains how.

We often take them for granted—yet our listening skills are key for fostering deeper social connections and better relationships. An expert explains how.

Appetite

The Wonders of Awe

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on November 11, 2022

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.

Relationships

11 Myths About Personal Chemistry

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on October 12, 2022

A psychologist who has studied human relationships for 5 decades busts 11 common myths about interpersonal chemistry.

A psychologist who has studied human relationships for 5 decades busts 11 common myths about interpersonal chemistry.

Relationships

Where Chemistry Comes From

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on September 26, 2022

Why do we click with some people better than with others? Recent research sheds light on the psychology of interpersonal chemistry.

Why do we click with some people better than with others? Recent research sheds light on the psychology of interpersonal chemistry.

Mindfulness

Understanding Interoception, the Sixth Sense

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on August 24, 2022

The brain’s ability to register, interpret, and integrate bodily signals is deeply consequential for our well-being. Here's how it works.

The brain’s ability to register, interpret, and integrate bodily signals is deeply consequential for our well-being. Here's how it works.

Self-Esteem

The Power of Believing in Yourself

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on July 22, 2022

How confidence in our abilities to accomplish our goals is key to success.

How confidence in our abilities to accomplish our goals is key to success.

Career

The What, How and Why of Cultural Intelligence

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on June 28, 2022

Drawing on our various intelligences, cultural intelligence allows us to find solutions, adapt to our environment, and learn from each other.

Drawing on our various intelligences, cultural intelligence allows us to find solutions, adapt to our environment, and learn from each other.

Positive Psychology

How to Live a Psychologically Rich Life

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on May 26, 2022

As a distinct, yet correlated dimension of a good life, the psychologically rich life is a life of curiosity and exploration.

As a distinct, yet correlated dimension of a good life, the psychologically rich life is a life of curiosity and exploration.

Intelligence

What Is the Neural Architecture of Intelligence?

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on April 21, 2022

According to network neuroscience research, general intelligence reflects individual differences in the efficiency and flexibility of brain networks.

According to network neuroscience research, general intelligence reflects individual differences in the efficiency and flexibility of brain networks.

Relationships

How Culture Affects Compassion

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on March 7, 2022

Compassion is among the defining features of humanity. Yet the meaning and expression of compassion can vary widely across cultures.

Compassion is among the defining features of humanity. Yet the meaning and expression of compassion can vary widely across cultures.

Education

Implicit Intelligence and Learning New Cultures

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on February 28, 2022

To acquire a deep understanding of a new culture, interact with the locals. This exposure can activate the brain’s implicit learning mechanisms.

To acquire a deep understanding of a new culture, interact with the locals. This exposure can activate the brain’s implicit learning mechanisms.

Personality

The Psychology of Fiction: Why Reading Transforms Us

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on January 27, 2022

Many life experiences help us grow. So can reading fiction. A psychologist explains how books can help us develop our key emotional and cognitive skills.

Many life experiences help us grow. So can reading fiction. A psychologist explains how books can help us develop our key emotional and cognitive skills.

Relationships

The Sense That You Belong Somewhere

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on December 9, 2021

Belonging not only feels good—it also does us good. Research shows how we can strengthen our sense of belonging through our connection with others and with nature.

Belonging not only feels good—it also does us good. Research shows how we can strengthen our sense of belonging through our connection with others and with nature.

Positive Psychology

3 Proven Models for the Pursuit of Happiness

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on November 26, 2021

According to 3 research-based models, happiness can be successfully pursued, given that we have the “will” and the “proper way” to do it.

According to 3 research-based models, happiness can be successfully pursued, given that we have the “will” and the “proper way” to do it.

Body Language

Communicating Emotions Across Cultures

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on October 25, 2021

The human face can express a myriad of emotions. What gets lost most often in translation are the nuances of emotions—in part due to cultural accents in facial signaling.

The human face can express a myriad of emotions. What gets lost most often in translation are the nuances of emotions—in part due to cultural accents in facial signaling.

Emotion Regulation

Why It Helps to Put Your Feelings Into Words

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on September 16, 2021

A recent review explores the mechanisms of affect labeling and its influence on our emotional experiences.

A recent review explores the mechanisms of affect labeling and its influence on our emotional experiences.

Positive Psychology

How People Make Their Wishes Come True

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on August 17, 2021

Our wishes can offer extraordinary insights into ourselves.

Our wishes can offer extraordinary insights into ourselves.