Searched for
CONSUMER SPENDING BEHAVIOR
Psychology says people may be willing to pay more when they can use a credit card; a real-auction experiment found higher bids under card payment than cash- Psychology of ownership says picking up and handling a product can make it feel more like yours before you buy it; Peck and Shu’s experiments found mere touch increased perceived ownership and valuation
- Psychology says shoppers who drink coffee before heading into a store may spend more than they planned; Biswas et al.’ s 2022 experiments found caffeinated shoppers bought more items and spent more
- Quote of the day by John Locke: “We are like chameleons...” American philosopher's timeless lessons on character, influence, relationships and why the people around you shape who you becomeQuote of the day by John Locke: John Locke's quote "We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from thos...07 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Psychology explains how colors influence your emotions, mood, and buying decisionsColor psychology subtly influences human emotions and decision-making processes. Businesses and designers leverage these effects to create ...07 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Urban India spends 1. 6x more on weekends than weekdays: StudyThe weekend shopping rush has become a hallmark of urban Indian life, with discretionary spending nearly doubling as shoppers flock to mall...06 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are extremely brand conscious aren't always trying to impress others, it may reflect identity and emotional needs. What this behaviour really reveals?Psychology says people who are extremely brand conscious aren't always motivated by status or showing off. Psychology explains that buying ...06 Jul, 2026, 03.54 AM IST
- Psychology says people who carefully open a gift and keep the wrapper for future use aren't always just trying to save money: What this habit may reveal?Psychology says people who carefully open a gift and keep the wrapper for future use aren't simply trying to save paper. Psychology links t...06 Jul, 2026, 03.51 AM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “No matter how long the log stays in the water, it never becomes a...” — Why does true success require action instead of simply staying close to opportunity? Inspiring and momentous life lessons on turning opportunity into achievement through courage, effort, and perseveranceAfrican Proverb of the Day offers timeless wisdom that speaks directly to modern life. Today's powerful African proverb reminds us that suc...03 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Michelle Obama: 'You Have to Fill Your Bucket with Positive Energy—and If You Have People Hanging Around You That Are Bringing You Down and Not Lifting You Up, Whether That’s Your ‘Boo’ or Your Best Friend—You Have to Learn How to Push These People to the Side' offers life advice on how to live happily, true meaning of best pal, close buddyMichelle Obama's life lesson quote offers valuable guidance for living a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life. It reminds us that emotion...01 Jul, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Psychology says people who use coupons to avail a discount at different restaurants aren't always frugal: What this money-saving habit meansPsychology says people who use coupons to avail a discount at different restaurants aren't simply trying to spend less money. Many people u...30 Jun, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
- Psychology says people who take extra care for their bikes or cars aren't showing off: What this behavior really meansPsychology says people who take extra care for their bikes or cars aren't always materialistic. Many people maintain their vehicles because...29 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
- Psychology says people who only shop during sales aren't stingy, their brains may be wired to chase value over pricePsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The sale itself is rarely the real story. Value is. Control is....23 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Amazon Prime Day 2026: When is Prime Day in U. S? e-Retail giant offers massive deals on groceries, household goods, travel, school itemsPrime Day 2026 in U. S: Amazon has highlighted deals on groceries, household goods, travel and school items, and said fresh food and essent...22 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep reading reviews before buying a product aren’t indecisive or stingy: Why some brains need extra certainty before buyingPsychology says the key takeaway is that many people are not necessarily worried about spending money, they are worried about making the wr...21 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Psychology says women who return clothes often after ordering online aren't indecisive or always making impulsive decisions: What this shopping habit really means?Psychology says women who return clothes often after ordering online aren't simply making random decisions. Research suggests this habit ca...20 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
- Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't impulsive buyers: What this shopping behavior means?Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't always ready to complete a purchase. Many shoppers use the...19 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Load More
