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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 Cologne- Psychology says people who wear lots of rings aren't necessarily trying to stand out, they may be expressing identity and personal meaning
- Psychology says people who get into a lot of fights aren't always aggressive, they may be reacting to the world differently
- Psychology says people who start feeling patriotic during sports matches aren't cheering for a team, they may be experiencing one of the brain's strongest social instinctsPsychology suggests that people who become especially patriotic during sporting events are not simply getting caught up in the excitement. ...06 Jul, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who can’t resist popping bubble wrap aren’t being immature, they may be enjoying one of the brain's simplest forms of satisfactionPsychology suggests adults who enjoy popping bubble wrap aren't simply wasting time. For them, one of the simplest pleasures is simply hear...06 Jul, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer staying home on the Fourth of July aren't necessarily unsocial, they may recharge differently from large crowdsPsychology says choosing to stay home on the Fourth of July may reflect differences in personality, energy restoration, sensory preferences...06 Jul, 2026, 07.40 AM 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 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 smalle...05 Jul, 2026, 05.58 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 mothers-in-law who expect daughters-in-law to follow old family rules may be repeating the cycle they never chosePsychology suggests that some mothers-in-law who expect daughters-in-law to follow long-standing family rules may be repeating patterns the...04 Jul, 2026, 11.27 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...04 Jul, 2026, 10.15 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 simply spending more time on something doesn't guarantee mastery; researchers studying 44,213 chess players found focused training far outperformed repetitionForget the 10,000-hour rule; a new chess study reveals focused, feedback-driven practice is key. Researchers found players who reviewed mis...03 Jul, 2026, 06.21 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
- Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future sparks debate over game ownershipUnlike physical discs that can be traded, resold, or passed on, digital purchases are licences linked to user accounts. So is it really own...02 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- PlayStation is going all-digital: Sony to stop releasing new games on disc from 2028Sony is phasing out physical game discs for PlayStation, with all new titles launching digitally from January 2028. This significant shift,...02 Jul, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Psychology says parents who like to play board games at home with their kids, friends or family aren't simply playing games: What this habit revealsPsychology says parents who like to play board games at home with their kids, friends or family aren't simply looking for entertainment. Ps...02 Jul, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts onlineSony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purc...01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy: What psychology explains about gaming behaviorPsychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy or disconnected from life in every case. Psychology explains tha...30 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
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