A little forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but keeping your brain active helps it stay sharp. And you don’t ...

The late psychologist Daniel Kahneman once said if he could wave a magic wand and get rid of any bias, he would choose overconfidence. However, overconfidence is here to stay. In a recent study in ...

After Justin Reid arrives at the Caesars Superdome for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, he will go through the normal player checklist. He will get into his New Orleans Saints gear, take ...

Even for someone who’s super smart, becoming a skilled chess player requires lots and lots of practice. By the same token, practice isn’t everything. New research in the journal Proceedings of the ...

It is well-known that people tend to be overconfident in their abilities. You may overestimate your chances of getting an interview for a job, answering a question correctly, or succeeding at a New ...