There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused than are their peers, and still others who exhibit unusual talents.

Led by Jeewon Oh, assistant professor of psychology in Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, the group delved into optimism and pessimism and how those mindsets influence well-being.

From an early age, we are socialized to think about money in different ways based on our gendered experiences. These learned behaviors influence how we earn, save, spend, and even experience ...