Psychologists say people who ask big favours from others aren't being demanding, they might see possibilities where others see rejectionPeople who ask others for major favours are often seen as demanding, but psychology suggests that may not be the full story. A UCLA study f...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Psychology says people who are scared of dogs aren't always animal haters, they may be responding to past experiences and fearsPsychology suggests that people who are scared of dogs aren't simply overreacting or being unfriendly. A common misconception is that peopl...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who start feeling patriotic during sports matches aren't cheering for a team, they may be experiencing one of the brain's strongest social instinctsPsychology suggests that people who become especially patriotic during sporting events are not simply getting caught up in the excitement. ...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer staying home on the Fourth of July aren't necessarily unsocial, they may recharge differently from large crowdsPsychology says choosing to stay home on the Fourth of July may reflect differences in personality, energy restoration, sensory preferences...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep investing in one-sided relationships aren't just unlucky in love: A new study examined the psychology of 'simping'New research suggests the social media insult 'simp' may stem from a deep-seated fear of ending up alone. Studies indicate that men exhibit...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Psychology explains why your brain refuses to forget embarrassing moments - and there’s a good reason for itEver replay an embarrassing moment from years ago? Your brain prioritizes negative experiences, a survival mechanism rooted in 'negativity ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Psychology says people who like to go on trips with friends often aren't lonely: What this behavior reveals about trust and well-beingPsychology says people who like to go on trips with friends often aren't seeking only entertainment. Research in psychology shows that trav...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't driven only by saving money: What psychology explains about this behaviourPsychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't making decisions based only on lower electricity bills. Psyc...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Psychology says people who raise several children aren't making identical life choices: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who raise several children aren't always motivated by the same reasons. Psychology explains that family size is infl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Psychology says people who are never happy with their haircuts may be noticing more than just their appearance, their brains may be noticing every tiny detailPsychology says people who are rarely satisfied with their haircuts may be affected by expectation bias, self-discrepancy theory, loss aver...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Psychology says people who always need coasters for their cups or glasses aren't anxious, they may simply prefer order and predictabilityPsychology says people who always use coasters may be influenced by conscientiousness, habit formation, perceived control, and environmenta...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Psychology explains why people love sitting in coffee shops even when they don’t need coffee, and what they’re really getting from itPsychology reveals why coffee shops become productive havens. These 'third places' offer a unique blend of ambient noise that boosts creati...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside shopping bags aren't cheap, they may simply see value that others overlookPsychology suggests that people who keep shopping bags stored inside other shopping bags are not necessarily being cheap. More often, the h...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Psychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners aren't avoiding healthy boundaries: What this behavior reveals about emotional maturityPsychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners often show an ability to separate past relationships from pr...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Psychology says people who give funny pet names to their friends may be strengthening bonds without even realizing itPsychology says giving friends funny pet names may reflect social bonding, shared identity, humor, and emotional closeness. Here's what psy...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.02 AM IST