Our evolutionary ancestors had to focus their attention on negative stimuli to survive—but we don't have to let this control ...

What is valence bias? New research explores how snap judgments of ambiguous events reveal risks for depression and anxiety.

The human brain may have evolved, but it still carries several of its past mechanisms to this day. One of these mechanisms, called negativity bias, can cause mental struggles if not dealt with.

Have you ever noticed how one critical comment sticks with you more than ten genuine compliments could? Or how a single moment of frustration with your partner lingers longer than an entire day of ...

Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative thinking and innovation. But biology does not have to determine the success of mindful companies. Creativity inherently requires us to ...