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Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...
Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not…’ Swiss psychologist on learning and human developmentQuote of the Day by Carl Jung: Renowned psychologist Carl Jung, born in Switzerland, profoundly shaped our understanding of the human mind ...
Psychology says people who speak very fast are not excited but are often trying to keep up with their own thoughtsPsychology suggests that people who speak quickly are often responding to something unseen: the rapid pace of their own thoughts. At times,...
Psychology says people who talk to others from inside the washroom aren’t crossing personal boundaries, they may be more uncomfortable with silence than conversationPsychology suggests that people who talk to others from inside the washroom are often influenced by a combination of social bonding, commun...
People who walk fast often seem like they are in a hurry, but psychology suggests there may be a bit more going onFast walkers often tend to be more conscientious, extraverted and emotionally steady, according to studies published in respected journals....
Famous psychologist Carl Jung explains why people get irritated by habits they secretly themselves have: 'Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves'Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that the traits and habits that irritate us most in other people often reflect hidd...
Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: "A particularly beautiful woman is a source of terror. As a rule, a beautiful woman is a terrible disappointment."Carl Jung's quote on beautiful women highlights the human tendency to project unrealistic expectations onto those we find attractive. He ex...
Psychology says people who feel quietly drained after small everyday social moments aren’t antisocial: They’re often responding to levels of stimulation other people barely noticeLeaving social events early does not mean disliking people. Psychology now views social exhaustion as a normal response to mental demands. ...
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: ‘Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your…’ – Swiss psychotherapist on control of our livesSwiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed unconscious forces dictate our lives, leading us to repeat mistakes and call it fate. He argued that ...
Psychology suggests adults who leave parties without long goodbyes aren’t rude: They’re protecting the social energy they still need after the room stops watchingExiting social gatherings sooner than expected is not considered rude. In fact, studies in psychology indicate that it serves as an effecti...
Why smiling less doesn’t mean someone is unhappy, psychologists explainPsychologists reveal that smiles do not always signal happiness. Facial expressions often depend on personality, cultural norms, and social...
If You Don’t Make Your Bed, Psychology Suggests You May Be Mentally DifferentPsychological research suggests skipping bed-making isn't laziness but can reflect personality traits like flexibility and comfort with unc...
Thought of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Everything that irritates us…’ Motivating words by the Swiss psychologistThought of the day: Carl Jung was a trailblazing psychologist and psychiatrist who went on to establish analytical psychology. Once a close...
Thought of the day by Carl Jung: 'We cannot change anything until we...' – today's self-awareness quotes by the founder of analytical psychologyThought of the day: Carl Jung, a renowned psychiatrist, revolutionized psychology with his ideas on acceptance and self-awareness. His work...
Your brain peaks later than you think: Science finds the right age when mind works the bestRecent research shows that the human brain often reaches its peak much later than commonly believed. While physical abilities peak in early...
Suffering from job insecurity? It may negatively affect your personalityPeople exposed to job insecurity for more than four years may become less emotionally stable and less agreeable.
People with 'intellectual arrogance' get better grades"Intellectual humility" - having an accurate or moderate view of one's intelligence and being open to criticism and ideas - correlates with...
What you 'like' on Facebook reveals a lot about your personalityResearchers have built a tool that uses Facebook 'likes' to identify key psychological traits of a person and their views.
Insecure people more active on Facebook: StudyIn two surveys of nearly 600 people ages 18-83, researchers at Union College in US asked participants about their tendencies in close relat...
Want good raise at work? Get a supportive wifeWhen it comes to pay raises, promotions and other measures of career success, your spouse at home may play a key role, a new study suggests.