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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…

5 years ago

Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development and What Happens at Each One

Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development explain how our early experiences can influence our development and who we are destined to…

5 years ago

Weltschmerz: a Vague State That Affects Deep Thinkers (and How to Cope)

Have you ever felt a deep sadness and frustration with the world and all the ugly things that are happening…

5 years ago

The Psychology of Road Rage Explained: Why Do We Get Mad When Driving?

Have you ever shouted obscenities at a passing driver for the smallest thing but felt completely justified? Are you usually…

5 years ago

Schadenfreude and the Psychology of This Dark State That We All Experience

Schadenfreude. Morrissey nailed it when he wrote the song “We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful,” and you know…

5 years ago

Study: What Your Spending Habits Reveal about Your Personality

What do you spend your money on? I don’t mean the essentials in life like food, bills and rent. I…

5 years ago

Social Media Psychology Can Reveal Intriguing Things about Your Personality

Do you use social media? If so, what kind of things do you post? Pictures of your dinner, political statements,…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago