A series of six studies spanning 5 countries found that inducing attachment anxiety increases the desire for high-status cars and houses in both men and women. Increasing or decreasing intrasexual ...

Have you ever been out with someone you are very attracted to, but who also makes you feel anxious? Maybe you perceive a difference in status, physical attractiveness, or social proficiency. Whether ...

The emotional experience of insecurity is often driven by negative cognitions about the self. However, there’s an important distinction between thoughts and beliefs. Thoughts are mental events that ...

How can you tell a confident leader from an insecure one? Confident leaders share credit and highlight the accomplishments of others. Insecure leaders hog the limelight and claim all the credit for ...