Generative AI can become a substitute for rigorous research and thinking, but it can also be a tool that helps people think ...

Holding politicians accountable, choosing the right friends and doing advanced math. Depending on who you ask, these actions may require a common denominator: the ability to think critically. In ...

Recently, I was asked what growth means to me. In today’s business culture, “growth” is often used to describe adding value. Regardless of your industry, the goal is to deliver results that exceed ...

I have a couple of questions for my regular (or semi-regular) readers, touching on a topic I’ve discussed many times on this blog. When it comes to power, persuasion, and influence, why is critical ...

As an educator, I firmly believe that nurturing the critical thinking skills of the students is one of the most important aspects of what teachers do. Critical thinking has been cited as allowing ...

Thinking clearly, deeply, and productively is one of our most valuable life skills. But, research shows that it is becoming one of the most endangered. Unsurprisingly, there has been a decline in ...

I have been researching the psychology of conspiracy beliefs for seven years now and people often ask me why people believe in them. This is not a simple question. There are many reasons people might ...

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling–despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs. To make real gains, teachers need to ...

Lindsey C. Gibson, a psychologist who wrote "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," shared the 4 major types.