Where do gender stereotypes come from?
Gender stereotypes are pervasive, yes but where do they come from? The knee-jerk answer that people give to this question …
Psychological phenomena
Read about and understand the various psychological phenomena you observe in your day-to-day life. Get answers to common curiosities about everyday behavior. Understanding the root causes of your behaviors and those of others will greatly improve your understanding of human psychology. No human behavior, however small, is insignificant.
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The Dunning Kruger effect (explained)
You decide to learn a skill, say programming, and buy the best book you know about it. After finishing the …
Ben Franklin effect: Turning enemies into friends
Benjamin Franklin was an 18th-century American statesman, scientist, inventor, musician, and author. You probably got introduced to him at a very …
Why people share on social media (Psychology)
The first thing to note when it comes to the psychology of sharing on social media is that the way …
What causes unstable relationships?
This article will explore the dynamics involved in unstable relationships using key concepts such as mate value. Take a look …
Why do people want justice?
To understand why justice is important, we first need to understand the evolution of the tendency in humans to form …
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In this article, we’ll explore the psychology of deja vu with a special emphasis on the reasons behind this weird …
Why are people superstitious?
This article will throw light on the major psychological causes of superstitions. While people have countless superstitious beliefs, the underlying …
Cognitive biases (20 examples)
Simply put, a cognitive bias is a biased way of thinking that conflicts with logic and rationality. As much as …