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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PHONE NOTIFICATIONS
Psychology says grocery shopping while hungry can affect more than the snack aisle; a 2015 study found hunger increased the acquisition of nonfood items, too- Psychology of ownership says picking up and handling a product can make it feel more like yours before you buy it; Peck and Shu’s experiments found mere touch increased perceived ownership and valuation
- Psychology of the unanswered notification: People who lose focus the second their phone buzzes aren't weak-willed; a 2015 study found that a notification you never even answer hurts attention as much as using the phone
- Psychology says people who don't like talking to customer care aren't necessarily antisocial, they may be trying to reduce stress and uncertaintyPsychology suggests that people who dislike talking to customer service are not necessarily impatient, rude, or antisocial. For many, these...07 Jul, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always drink warm water aren't necessarily obsessed with health, they may prefer comfort in familiar routinesPsychology suggests that people who consistently choose warm water aren't necessarily making a statement about health. Sometimes, the small...07 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Psychology says people who wear lots of rings aren't necessarily trying to stand out, they may be expressing identity and personal meaningA common misconception is that people who wear multiple rings are simply seeking attention. Psychology offers a more nuanced perspective. F...07 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Psychology explains how colors influence your emotions, mood, and buying decisionsColor psychology subtly influences human emotions and decision-making processes. Businesses and designers leverage these effects to create ...07 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can eat alone in a restaurant or go to movies alone aren't necessarily lonely, they may be projecting confidence which others lackA common misconception is that people who enjoy eating at restaurants or watching movies alone must be lonely or socially isolated. Psychol...07 Jul, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
- Delayed healing, emotional distress, false hope: Psychologists say stalking your ex's social media may be doing more harm than goodScrolling through an ex's social media late at night might feel comforting, but psychologists warn of a significant cost. A study found tha...06 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- Psychologists say wearing a lucky bracelet is not just superstition but can genuinely improve performance by increasing confidence and persistence, according to researchers from the University of CologneSuperstitions, like lucky charms or rituals, can surprisingly boost performance, a study reveals. Researchers found that these practices en...06 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep changing their phones and always have the latest ones aren't necessarily showing off, they may be chasing more than technologyPsychology suggests that people who always upgrade to the latest smartphones aren't necessarily trying to impress others. For many people, ...05 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Psychology says people who don't like eating leftover food aren't fussy, they may simply perceive freshness differentlyPsychology suggests that people who don't like eating leftover food aren't necessarily spoiled or overly selective. For some people, yester...05 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Psychology says people who insist on homemade desserts every Fourth of July are not just serving sweets, they are serving emotional traditions with sugarPsychology says making homemade desserts every Fourth of July may be driven by nostalgia, family rituals, emotional bonding, and the psycho...04 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Psychology says people who save their best move for the last aren't always being dramatic, they may be using strategy to build lasting impressionsPsychology says saving the best move for last may be influenced by the recency effect, goal-gradient hypothesis, delayed gratification, str...04 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack others—research explains whyHumans are wired to defend their group, not initiate conflict, a study reveals. This 'coalitional psychology' means we're more motivated to...03 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Psychology says most people aren't judging you nearly as much as you think- the spotlight effect explains why we feel constantly observedPsychology reveals we often overestimate how much others notice our flaws, a phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. Our egocentric persp...01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep scrolling on phones while watching TV aren't simply bored: What this behavior may revealPsychology says people who keep scrolling on phones while watching TV aren't always distracted without reason. Psychology links this habit ...01 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- Psychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't forgetful: What this daily habit revealsPsychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't simply following a routine without purpose. Psycholo...30 Jun, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
- Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always keep their phones on silent aren't ignoring others: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who always keep their phones on silent aren't always avoiding calls or messages. Psychology suggests this habit may ...25 Jun, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
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