Studies show that metacognition is a key intelligence marker. Metacognition involves thinking about your thinking. People with metacognitive ability show both divergent and convergent thinking.

One of the topics that interests me most is when my personal experiences don't match up with research findings or conventional wisdom. Here's one area where this is the case. Conventional wisdom in ...

“I already messed up my plan by eating a piece of cake, so I might as well start my diet over again on Monday!” “I have a really bad headache. Could this be a brain tumor?!” “My coworker never says ...

These thoughts are good examples of cognitive distortions — also known as “thinking traps.” They can be easy to fall into and may not be rational. But irrational or not, thoughts affect how a person ...