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“Jesus Christ is coming and COVID is going to kill us all”: Florida mother who drowned her baby in a bathtub and stabbed her husband, daughter found not guilty. Here's whyA Florida mother, Precious Bland, accused of drowning her infant daughter during a religious ritual has been found not guilty by reason of ...- Psychology says people who create a group on WhatsApp for just themselves to save various kinds of information, videos, pictures for future use aren't forgetful: What this digital habit reveals?Psychology says people who create a group on WhatsApp for just themselves to save various kinds of information, videos, pictures for future...
- Psychologists asked 1,442 young people about the moments that shaped them, and 83% of the memories were positive, not painfulContrary to popular belief, young people's most formative memories are overwhelmingly positive, a University of Zurich study reveals. Every...
- 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...
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...
- Psychology suggests people who check the weather twice before leaving aren’t obsessive: They’re reducing uncertainty before the day begins, because predictability frees attention for everything else that needs itChecking the weather forecast a couple of times before stepping outside is not merely a signal of anxiety. Instead, it serves as a sensible...
- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
- Quote of the day by Anna Freud: 'How one can live without being able to judge oneself, criticize what one has...' - founder of child psychoanalysis' thought-provoking life lessons on self-reflection, self-evaluation, mental well-being and why we overthink our actionsQuote of the day by Anna Freud: Anna Freud, a pioneer in child psychoanalysis, highlighted the human tendency for constant self-evaluation....
- 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...
- In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
- In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
- 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...
- Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...
- Psychology says people who reread instructions twice before starting something aren’t slow: They’re protecting confidence with clarity, because the mind relaxes when the next step feels certainCountless folks find it beneficial to double-check the instructions prior to embarking on a task. Rather than signaling doubt, this action ...
- Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
- Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
- Psychology says the loneliest people in any workplace aren’t the struggling ones; they’re often the most reliably competent ones, because excellence can quietly teach everyone else to stop checking if they’re okayIn the hustle of corporate life, top performers can frequently find themselves in the shadows. Their exceptional skills often lead others t...
- Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...
- Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
- Psychology says people who still reread old group chats from years ago share these 3 emotional reflection patternsDiving into old group chats is like flipping through a scrapbook of memories, revealing pieces of the person we used to be. These digital i...
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