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Psychology says people who keep opening and closing their phones waiting for a message, are not obsessed: Why the brain gets hooked on the possibility of one special person- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situations
- In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debates
- Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...16 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...16 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...16 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- Psychology says the first child is often loved the loudest, and it changes the parents forever: Here’s why siblings may never experience that feelingPsychology suggests that first experiences often leave lasting impressions on human memory. For many parents, their first child is the expe...15 Jun, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- Psychology says Gen Z hides feelings to avoid looking needy: Why double texting, confessing love or asking for clarity feels emotionally riskyPsychologists have identified a growing pattern often referred to as self-protective detachment. In today’s dating landscape, emotional res...15 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Psychology says late-night scrolling is not entertainment: Why your tired brain keeps watching one more video even when your body wants sleepPsychology says that the most important takeaway is that late-night scrolling is often about far more than entertainment. For many people, ...15 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...14 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Psychology says ghosting hurts because the brain hates unfinished stories: Why Gen Z keeps searching for answers when someone leaves without explanationPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...14 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Psychology says soft blocking hurts more than unfollowing because it is rejection without closure: Why Gen Z struggles when someone disappears without answersPsychology suggests that people tend to process difficult experiences more successfully when they can make sense of what happened and fit i...14 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Psychology says comparing your life with others online silently damages self-worth: Why someone else’s success can make your own progress feel invisiblePsychology does not encourage people to avoid inspiration or disregard the achievements of others. Rather, research suggests that self-wort...14 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Psychology says bills and debt stress rewire your behavior: Why money worries can make you snap at loved ones and feel emotionally drainedPsychology suggests that when financial strain eases or individuals adopt healthier ways of managing stress, qualities such as patience, op...13 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day from Sigmund Freud: 'Many adults are still trying to earn love from parents who only rewarded performance...' How childhood experiences can make people chase constant validation from othersThe quote of the day from Sigmund Freud highlights how many adults continue to seek approval and love based on achievement, a pattern often...13 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Psychology says most young adults learn these 10 brutal truths too late: The last one changes how you see success, happiness, and life foreverAlthough these truths may seem uncomfortable at first, they can be surprisingly liberating. When people let go of the need for perfection, ...10 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Psychology says people who speak less carry more authority because talking is how most people seek approval, and the absence of having to prove yourself registers as power no amount of articulation can replicateIn many contexts, authority is misinterpreted as verbosity. Research in social psychology suggests that those who speak less, employ strate...07 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
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