Do you think most people are selfish? Do you have difficulty trusting people, even when they treat you with kindness? If so, research shows your attitude may be affecting your income. What the Study ...

We all know someone — maybe it’s a friend, a co-worker, a family member — who always manages to be the voice of doom. The person who always knows that something is pointless or won’t succeed. If no ...

If you feel certain your preferred candidate will lose the presidential election, that AI is coming for your job or that climate change is going to destroy humanity, then you have fallen prey to a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – It’s easy to be cynical. I thought about that when I heard a recent sermon by Jeff Bogue, pastor of Grace Church in Bath. Cynicism can give us a feeling of superiority. As Lindsey ...

A conversation with psychology professor Jamil Zaki about the negative consequences of a cynical mindset. Around the world, we’ve become increasingly cynical about other people, public institutions, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An individual’s personality and outlook on life may affect their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study from Finland. Cynical distrust, anger or hostility ...

An opportunistic or despairing attitude makes sense—unless you have the kingdom of God. This past week, I talked to a friend who was discouraged by the politicization of everything. She wanted a break ...

Are intelligent people more likely to hold negative views of human nature? Fictional characters, like Sherlock Holmes, Dr. House, and Frank Underwood (not to mention half of the principal cast of Game ...