Most of us dismiss these mental escapes as idle fantasies, but psychological research suggests they are more revealing than we realize.

Mark Fabian does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Psychological reactance explains why attempts to control behavior can lead to the opposite outcome. When individuals perceive their freedom is restricted, they experience a motivational state to ...

When we think about why we work, money is often at the top of the list. After all, in a late-stage capitalistic society, financial stability is crucial for meeting our basic needs and enjoying life.