Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc an hour before bed aren't avoiding technology but building a bedtime routine: What the behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc. an hour before bed aren't simply tryi...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
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 phoneEven a silent phone notification can disrupt your focus and cause errors. Studies show that simply having a phone nearby reduces cognitive ...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
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 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 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
Psychologists say people who never leave home without a watch aren't necessarily old-fashioned, they may value structure and predictabilityPeople who never leave home without a watch are often seen as old-fashioned in the age of smartphones, but psychology suggests there may be...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM 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
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 bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward systemPsychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, habit formation,...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM 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 always need coasters for their cups or glasses aren't anxious, they may simply prefer order and predictabilityPsychology says people who always use coasters may be influenced by conscientiousness, habit formation, perceived control, and environmenta...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM 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 use coupons to avail a discount at different restaurants aren't always frugal: What this money-saving habit meansPsychology says people who use coupons to avail a discount at different restaurants aren't simply trying to spend less money. Many people u...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.40 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 says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't afraid of learning new skills: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't avoiding challenges. Psychology su...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM 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