#psychology

#psychology

The appeal of Labubu isn't about aesthetics-it's about symbolism. Labubu is unsettling, contradictory, and weirdly charming. So is adolescence.

When most people feel hot and sweaty, they start to get cranky and uninterested in physical touch or closeness, especially true for people not used to hot climates.

"Evolutionary psychologists have a leading theory that humans began finding revenge pleasurable as part of the ice age, as a way to cause compliance with social norms."

I fly whenever I have to, I recycle only indifferently, I have not even considered making the greenest choice for my diet: going vegan.

The study found that social media posts aligned with users' values lead to increased sharing, especially for misinformation, highlighting the risks of value-based framing.

Each day that you add to your streak feels like a prize. An economist told Wulfhart, ‘Of course you want to continue — there’s so little in life that offers regular, guaranteed wins.’

"No one is so cowardly that love could not inspire him to heroism." -Phaedrus in Plato's Symposium

When police found Loden, they discovered that he had carved the words I'm sorry into his chest.

Incentives can increase the time spent on tasks, enhancing the overall opportunity for discoveries, though they do not necessarily make complex discoveries more likely.

Dawn Archer reveals that Levi Bellfield's confession states he wielded the murder weapon with his right hand, despite him being left-handed, raising significant doubts about its authenticity.

Designers are frequently unaware that by focusing on perfecting details too early, they can hinder the problem-solving process, leading to wasted time and energy.

"People often conflate outward confidence with actual competence, leading us to misjudge individuals based on their polished performance rather than their true abilities."

Cultural norms and taboos give rise historically to swear words, affecting their impact as values shift over time.

The Denial of Association fallacy manifests when individuals dismiss negative claims about a group they support by asserting—without valid evidence—that accused members are not true members.

This is something many of us experience, no matter what level they are at in their careers. You could be a junior wondering if you even know what you’re doing in Figma, or a seasoned leader asking themselves if they deserve to be in that position.

The question of whether someone who cheats on their partner is also likely to cheat in other contexts remains unclear, reflecting a lack of consensus in psychological research.

"Petronzi, a psychologist and professor, found his passion for watchmaking blossoming from a hobby into a lucrative enterprise, ultimately out-earning his psychology profession."

When we adopt pronouns that align with an individual's identity, we validate their sense of self, reducing cognitive dissonance and fostering psychological well-being.

The solution is a novel lighting design based on simple traffic guiding principles: the scenario uses different cabin illumination combinations to indicate the rows which are designated to disembark next.