Psychology isn't just for academics or therapy sessions-it's something you can use in real life to build trust, influence conversations, and improve relationships. Certain psychology tricks actually ...

If you were trying to learn how to get other people to do what you want, you might use some of the techniques found in a book like Influence: The Power of Persuasion. Now, a pre-print study out of the ...

Navigating life's complexities often requires the art of persuasion, whether you're trying to get your friends to pick your favorite restaurant or convincing your boss to try out your new idea. While ...

The young man’s eyes were filled with concern when he asked if he could ask me a professional question. “How can I get someone to like me?” At 15 years old that question was loaded with all the angst ...

Reading the minds of others is a skill that anyone can develop. We all know Sherlock Holmes, the great detective character ...

As much as we like to think our minds are steel traps, able to resist any trickery, evidence would suggest that for the most part, we can all be fooled with some basic tricks. That being said, we do ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the use of psychology and ...

Here’s a common pattern in my house. See if it seems familiar to you. After my husband showers, he often forgets to put his dirty clothes in the hamper. This drives me batty, so I remind him to please ...