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Kindness can be a manipulation tactic: 2 signs to look for when someone is using generosity to control your behaviour- Psychology says people who keep touching their hair on video calls may be responding to the ‘constant mirror’ effect
- Psychology says adults who struggle with reading books but devour short stories online may have trained their attention differently
- Psychology says people who ace job interviews may share this one skill that has little to do with their resumePerforming well in an interview and performing well on the job require some of the same abilities, but success in one does not automaticall...17 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Psychology says people who make origami when stressed may be giving their brain exactly what it needsThe psychology behind making origami is not necessarily about revealing a hidden personality trait. Instead, the activity may give people s...16 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- Psychology says people who compliment you right before asking for help may be doing more than being nicePeople often make requests feel warmer and less demanding by expressing appreciation, offering praise or using polite language. Giving some...15 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Psychology says your willpower beliefs determine if you choose hard tasks: 2026 study shows nonlimited mindsets drive people to embrace tough challengesPerspectives on willpower play a crucial role in tackling difficult tasks. While some consider it a scarce resource, others find it invigor...12 Sep, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- Psychology says people raise their voice pitch when they want you to listen may be doing without realising itIt can be tempting to interpret a higher-pitched voice as a sign of anxiety, insecurity or low confidence, but psychology does not support ...10 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Elizabeth Holmes had every reason to stay away from cameras after fraud conviction. Instead, she let Nathan Fielder film her before prison. Behaviour experts have an answer whyElizabeth Holmes was just weeks away from beginning her prison sentence when she made an unexpected choice; she allowed Nathan Fielder and ...08 Sep, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on manipulation, strong foundations, growth, critical thinking and intellectual independenceQuote of the day by Aristotle, “Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe ...08 Sep, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Psychopaths do not look like movie villains, they could be next to you: 5 subtle signs psychologists say can reveal psychopathic traitsPsychopaths do not always fit the frightening image often shown in films and may appear charming, confident or completely ordinary. Psychol...08 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Psychology says people who say “sorry” for everything may be revealing more than good manners: what constant apologising can signal about empathy, confidence and social connectionFrequent apologies can signal a focus on social harmony and relationship value. This behavior can influence perceptions of warmth and inter...06 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- Psychology says being intelligent doesn’t guarantee good test scores: The hidden reason students panic on exam dayPsychology says this does not necessarily indicate that a student lacks intelligence. The ability to understand something and the ability t...05 Sep, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Psychology explains why nervous job seekers may be more likely to fake confidence in interviews and why anxiety can push them to present a false imagePsychology of fake confidence in interview: Job interview anxiety often drives candidates to inflate their professional personas. Studies i...02 Sep, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- Psychology says people who are sweet to your face but hurt you behind your back may be doing more than pretendingPsychology does not support labeling someone a narcissist, psychopath or Machiavellian simply because they said something unpleasant behind...31 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Psychology says people who pace while talking on the phone may be using movement as a thinking aidPeople who pace while talking on the phone are not necessarily nervous, impatient or unable to sit still. For some people, movement may sim...30 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- How will Sensex, Nifty behave on Monday? 4 factors to drive D-Street action this weekThis week's Dalal Street movements are set to be heavily influenced by the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, alongside fluctuations...23 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by author of ‘Infinite Jest’ David Foster Wallace: ‘If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then…’ - Why chasing money, beauty, power and success can leave you feeling like you never have enoughDavid Foster Wallace cautioned against idolizing limited aspirations such as wealth or intelligence, arguing that these pursuits can yield ...22 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decisionSearching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be...20 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Quote of the day by American writer Thomas Harris: "Nothing makes us more vulnerable than loneliness except greed" - What The Silence of the Lambs' powerful dialogue teaches us about human weakness and deepest fearsThomas Harris' quote opens up about the human vulnerability from loneliness and greed. Loneliness can make people seek connection, ignoring...18 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
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