Psychology says the old proverb about a tree that never eats its own fruit hides a real lesson about generosity

Psychology explores the proverb about a tree that never eats its own fruit, revealing valuable lessons on generosity and ...

Psychology says people who unconsciously match another person's walking speed may be experiencing behavioral synchrony

Unconsciously matching someone else’s walking pace is not a hidden psychological code that can reveal exactly how you feel about them. However, it does highlight something more fascinating: human ...

Psychology says hating every photo of yourself isn’t vanity or insecurity — a study found people prefer their mirror image while their friends prefer the true one, becau…

The version of your face you've spent your life getting used to is literally flipped compared with the version everyone else ...
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Anger is Healthy if You Can Understand and Deal with It

Anger can help you fix injustices but it also can leave you feeling stuck or aggressive. Challenging the negative stories you ...

Psychology says people often defend decisions they once made even after the reasons disappear: Here’s why letting go can feel so difficult

Psychology explains why people may defend old decisions even after circumstances change, with cognitive dissonance, sunk ...
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Psychology says people who always say 'I'm fine' may struggle to recognise their own emotions

"I'm fine" can become an automatic response even when someone is stressed, hurt or overwhelmed. Psychology suggests ...

Psychology says people who still write in paper calendars instead of their phone are not old-fashioned; they are doing something for their memory

People using paper calendars are not old-fashioned. Discover how handwriting and big-picture planning boost your memory.

Psychology says people who refuse to mix foods on their plate may prefer clearer boundaries in sensory experiences

Refusing to mix foods may sometimes reflect a preference forclear sensory boundaries. The person knows exactly what each bite ...
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“Maybe It Isn’t That Bad”: The Psychology of Doubting Abuse

Cognitive dissonance can make abusive behavior difficult to recognize and respond to. Understanding what happens in the brain ...

Psychology says when people over 70 start giving things away — the china, the tools, the rings — they aren’t decluttering; they’ve reached the stage where distributing ...

It's less about clearing out closet space, and more about making decisions about where pieces of a life should go.

Psychology explains why people save all year for one luxury experience instead of spending little by little

Psychology explains why people save for months to enjoy one luxury experience. The behaviour can reflect delayed ...

Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid: What this behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid of the object or place itself. Their fear can come from the possibility of losing ...