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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LYING
Quote of the day by famous American psychologist Albert Ellis: ‘The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.’Psychologist Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) emphasizes emotional responsibility, asserting that individuals contr...
Best Proverb of the Day: “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor's book” — A timeless reminder that true well-being often begins with simple habitsBest Proverb of the Day: An ancient proverb about a good laugh and a good sleep carries timeless wisdom for modern living. It sheds light o...
Do you often catch your child lying? Psychology says it may have long-term effects into adulthoodA 16-year study of over 3,000 children revealed that persistent childhood lying, especially when coupled with aggression and impulsivity, c...
Are your moral views just a lie? A psychology professor explains the science behind our changing values and beliefsPsychologist Audun Dahl argues that our moral beliefs are more fluid than we realize. Rather than attributing changes to selfishness or err...
Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't avoiding work: What this habit reveals?Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't always avoiding work. Research in psychology suggests that pla...
Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
7 book recommendations by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath on topics of money, politics and psychology you should add to your reading listNikhil Kamath shares his reading list, offering insights into his thinking on people, power, and uncertainty. His book choices span governa...
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Our minds often wander from the present, dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties, distorting our perception of reality. Yoga, as defin...
Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside other shopping bags are responding to an ancient survival instinctAt its heart, this habit is rarely about the bags themselves. It is more about psychological efficiency. The brain naturally seeks to reduc...
Quote of the day by famous psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: 'Just because someone thinks they remember something in detail, with confidence and with emotion, does not mean that it actually happened, .. False memories have these characteristics too.'Renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus reveals that vivid, confident, and emotional memories are not always accurate, as false memories can...
Psychology suggests people who keep cash in the house aren’t paranoid; they’re protecting a sense of readiness because certainty feels calming when life has been unpredictable beforeHaving a little cash tucked away at home can be incredibly reassuring. It prepares individuals for life's little surprises and reduces dail...
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
Psychology says many adults are not afraid of failure, they are afraid of disappointing their parents: Why one wrong career, marriage, or life choice can feel like betrayalPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...
Psychology says comparing your timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and futurePsychology does not suggest that confidence comes from completely avoiding comparisons with others. Instead, self-confidence tends to grow ...
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 family pressure can make adults lose themselves: Why people chase approval, hide their pain and live a life they never truly chosePsychology does not encourage people to abandon family ties or dismiss the perspectives of those who care about them. Instead, research sug...
Ram Gopal Verma says ‘Obsession’ is a ‘wake-up call’ for Bollywood, not just for its Rs 2,279 crore box-office: ‘Obsession budget is less than a film star’s…’Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma lauded the low-budget horror film Obsession. He stated its success challenges Indian cinema's focus on stars and ...
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 suggests people who keep a paper calendar on the fridge aren’t old-fashioned: They’re turning memory into something the room can help holdIn a world dominated by screens, paper calendars on refrigerators still hold their ground. Experts in psychology highlight the power of tan...