Social Comparison Theory: Why We Can't Stop Measuring Ourselves Against Others
Olympic silver medalists look less happy than bronze medalists at the moment of winning. The silver medalist compares upward — to gold, which they...
December 2024
January 2024
What Is Narcissism: The Psychology of Extreme Self-Focus
Narcissism ranges from healthy self-confidence to Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Research by Pincus, Campbell, Twenge, and Roberts examines the spectrum, the neuroscience, and what treatment can actually achieve.