The simple definition of a mental model is a description of how something works. We all have mental models for different types of systems and machines and organizations and even protocols for social ...

As the turmoil surrounding the construction of the DSM-5 continues (here is a recent op-ed piece by Allen Francis arguing the time might be right to allow mental health professionals other than ...

How animals may modify their behavior depending on their context has been modeled mathematically by two RIKEN neuroscientists. Their simple but biologically plausible model could shed light on mental ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The idea that our more distressing emotions ...