Discover how the Centipede Game illustrates conflict between self-interest and mutual benefit, as well as why real-world ...

Contrails have a simple explanation, but not everyone wants to believe it. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Calum Lister Matheson, University of Pittsburgh Online influencers with millions of followers have ...

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School of Education, St. John’s University, New York, USA. Motivation to learn can be defined as the willingness and readiness to engage with ...

As part of my Simply Explained series, I’ve been covering a range of student-centered instructional approaches, from project-based learning to experiential and inquiry-based learning. Today, I cover ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...

Misinformation is having a moment—again. At Meta, the parent company of Facebook, fact-checkers are a thing of the past. Elsewhere, fast-moving new technologies enable so-called deepfakes, realistic ...

Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

New technology (I’m looking at you, Generative AI) is magnifying the need for students to be able to critically analyze information they are given against what they already know and will likely need ...

String theory captured the hearts and minds of many physicists decades ago because of a beautiful simplicity. Zoom in far enough on a patch of space, the theory says, and you won’t see a menagerie of ...