decision making

The Lucifer Effect: Why Good People Do Evil Things, According to Psychology

The Lucifer Effect: Why Good People Do Evil Things, According to Psychology

It seems that we can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about another tragic mass shooting or the…

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What Is Emotional Hijacking? How to Recognize It and Deal with It

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by a situation that your normal reasoning processes are bypassed and you react in…

5 years ago

Survivorship Bias and 4 Examples of How It Can Distort Your Thinking

There are many cognitive biases that influence our decisions and judgements, but have you ever heard of survivorship bias? I…

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How to Train Your Visual Memory with These 8 Fun Exercises

Are you stressed up by exams or by task lists that you have to remember quickly? Your visual memory may…

5 years ago

What Is Negativity Bias and 6 Ways It Secretly Affects Your Perception

Ever wondered by the negative things always stick in your mind more than the positive? The reason is negativity bias.…

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The False Consensus Effect and How It Distorts Our Thinking

Have you ever been shocked that people don't agree with you when you assumed they would? You may be experiencing…

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How to Improve Your Practical Intelligence with These 9 Activities

There are three basic intelligence types, analytical, creative and practical intelligence. For now, we shall focus on practical knowledge. Practical…

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5 Examples of Herd Mentality and How to Avoid Falling into It

It’s easy to fall into the herd mentality without even thinking. Following the leader isn’t always good. People may not…

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