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Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing more than showing offParents are rarely emotionally neutral when it comes to their children’s accomplishments. A child’s success can evoke pride, happiness and ...- Psychology says people who thrive in chaos may actually be seeking stimulation, not stressSome people experience uncertainty as particularly uncomfortable, which can make them seek answers, structure and predictability as quickly...
- Psychology says if you cannot put a book down mid-chapter, your brain may hate leaving stories unfinishedPsychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitr...
- Psychology says people who save screenshots they never look at may be collecting a sense of future securityPeople may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, ...
- Psychology says people who feel compelled to finish every puzzle they start may be responding to the same psychological desire for resolution that researchers call the need for cognitive closureThe need for cognitive closure describes a psychological trait driving task completion. This trait influences how individuals approach unce...
- Fresher saves company from Rs 30 lakh loss on first day, catches error senior team missedA fresher joining a company from a top business school spotted a major calculation error in a client report on his first day, according to ...
- Psychology says mama’s boys may keep seeking mother’s approval despite becoming adults may struggle with self-worthA psychologically healthy adult relationship with a mother can include frequent calls, affection, advice and emotional closeness. The key d...
- In 1943, families displaced from a North Carolina town were promised a road home; 83 years later, the seven-mile ‘Road to Nowhere’ still ends above their lost villageThe Road to Nowhere ultimately represents much more than an unusual dead-end highway in North Carolina. It is a reminder of the human cost ...
- Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant sequel is back in the works, with Michael Fassbender’s David at the centerRidley Scott has officially stated that a new installment in the Alien prequel saga is underway. Set to follow the narrative of android Dav...
- Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering… without suffering and death human life cannot be complete’Quote of the Day: The life of Viktor Frankl exemplifies how one can uncover meaning amid profound suffering. His teachings postulate that, ...
- Psychology says people who lie on their CVs or Resumes often have a surprising reason for doing itPeople who lie on their CVs should not automatically be associated with a specific personality trait or psychological disorder. Resume dece...
- Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't ignoring work, they are setting boundaries: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't avoiding responsibility. They may be setting boun...
- Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
- Japanese proverb of the day: “Discipline is quiet, regret is loud” — a lesson on how choosing discipline and consistent effort today can help avoid the lasting regret of missed opportunities and unfulfilled goals tomorrowJapanese proverb of the day: Discipline involves quiet, everyday choices for long-term benefits. Regret often arises later when opportuniti...
- Obsessed with crime documentaries? Psychology says women may watch them for 4 surprising reasonsTrue crime documentaries captivate many women, driven by their quest for psychological insight and preparedness. These shows not only provi...
- Psychology says people who refuse to start a new notebook until the old one is completely finished may have a strong need for closureRefusing to start a new notebook until the old one is finished may be about much more than stationery. It can reflect thrift, routine, orga...
- Psychology explains why people who procrastinate may not be lazy or avoiding work, but how uncomfortable feelings could be quietly driving the habitProcrastination often stems from avoiding uncomfortable emotions associated with tasks. This avoidance provides immediate relief, which rei...
- Psychology says people who never leave dishes in the sink overnight aren’t necessarily obsessed with cleanliness, it may be their brain reacting to visual clutterPsychology explains why some people finish kitchen chores before sleeping. Unfinished tasks can cause intrusive thoughts and affect cogniti...
- Psychology says people who never leave a glass half-full may have a surprisingly strong preference for completionAlways finishing a glass may reflect a small example of a broader human tendency to prefer actions that have a clear sense of completion. H...
- Psychology says people who keep dozens of browser tabs open may be struggling with a very specific kind of closureClosing a browser tab can feel surprisingly symbolic because it involves a small act of letting go: deciding that something no longer needs...
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