Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
What’s the psychology behind hyper-aware minds in a noisy world? Is being too aware hurting you?The psychology of individuals who are “overly aware” reflects a complex interaction between intelligence, emotional sensitivity, and anxiet...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Are Humans Really Unique? Chimps Just Challenged That IdeaChimpanzees demonstrate belief revision, a metacognitive behavior where they change decisions based on new evidence, similar to humans. Res...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Researchers Are Discovering Intelligence in Crows That Was Once Thought ImpossibleCrows are proving to be exceptionally intelligent birds. Recent studies reveal they can understand time and manage their memory. Their tool...
12 Mar, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Why Pausing Before Reacting Leads to Fewer RegretsPausing before reacting, whether in communication or decision-making, significantly improves judgment and reduces regret. This brief delay ...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Why Explaining Something Out Loud Clarifies Your Own ThinkingArticulating thoughts aloud, a practice known as self-explanation, significantly enhances understanding and memory. This cognitive process ...
15 Feb, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Why People Who Observe Before Acting Make Fewer MistakesPausing to observe before reacting significantly reduces mistakes and improves judgment, according to psychological research. This cognitiv...
12 Feb, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Talking to Yourself When You’re Alone: Psychology and Surprising Revelations About Hidden TraitsContrary to popular belief, talking to oneself is a powerful cognitive tool, not a sign of distress. Research indicates self-directed speec...
10 Feb, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Incompetent People Often Overestimate Their AbilitiesExperts often doubt themselves while the unskilled boast, a phenomenon known as the Dunning-Kruger effect. This cognitive bias stems from a...
01 Feb, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Chimpanzees can change their minds like humans: What it means and why a new study is making scientists rethink logic and rationalityA groundbreaking study published in Science reveals that chimpanzees can rationally revise their beliefs much like humans. Conducted by res...
31 Oct, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
Was Steve Jobs partially right about success? Science reveals what makes 'perseverance' actually pay offSteve Jobs credited perseverance as the key to success, but new research reveals it’s only part of the equation. A strategic mindset — the ...
10 Jul, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Dealing with DKEThe Dunning-Kruger effect, or simply the DKE, a phenomenon discovered by the psychologists duo at Stanford in 1999, is a cognitive bias whe...
12 Apr, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
Are you often being called indecisive? New research reveals that decisive people don’t make better decisionsBeing less or more confident of the choice that has been made cannot affect the outcome.
02 Jun, 2022, 07.10 PM IST
Decisive people don't make better decisions: ResearchDecisive people may be more confident in the choices they make but they are no better at making decisions than the rest of us.
02 Jun, 2022, 01.22 PM IST
Do you constantly take pictures wherever you go? Now, science shows that clicking photos can impair memory of eventsPeople think that taking a photo will help them remember something better, but it's actually quite the contrary.
02 Jul, 2018, 06.14 PM IST
Brain different in lucid dreamers: StudyThe brain area which enables self-reflection is larger in lucid dreamers, a new study suggests.
26 Jan, 2015, 09.40 AM IST
Five ways to sharpen your decision making skillsIn an unpredictable economy, a nimble captain of a company can save the ship from sinking with some quick decision making.
27 Aug, 2013, 12.32 AM IST