Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Our mind wields a remarkable influence over our well-being. Its ability to ...

Film producer Robert Evans famously said, “There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth.” Evans had it right in some respects, as people can mistakenly create false or ...

Everything we do in life is about effect. Every action has a consequence, every word we use has an impact, every decision we make can influence our future. How does language choice create meaning?

You’ve likely heard of the placebo effect, but you might be less familiar with its opposite, called the nocebo effect. Placebos are medications or procedures that appear to be actual medical ...

The placebo effect is a mysterious phenomenon that happens when someone’s medical symptoms are lessened through the power of suggestion and expectation – for instance if someone’s illness improves ...

Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with responsibilities such as preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local tax filings; supporting multinational ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Eric's career includes extensive work in ...

What Is the Dunning-Kruger Effect? The Dunning-Kruger effect happens when when someone who isn't especially knowledgeable in a particular area overestimates how much they know or how good they are at ...

There are many styles of documentary filmmaking, but one of the most well-regarded is that of the award-winning Ken Burns. His use of still images in particular is so iconic that the film world named ...

The entourage effect is a theory that purports the synergistic effect of combining compounds in the cannabis plant. It suggests that using them together may provide more significant health benefits.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. Do you ever find yourself doing something simply because ...