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Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memoryPsychology suggests that people who always use GPS while driving are rarely forgetful. They are often responding to the way the modern brai...
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
Psychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't controlling: What psychology explains about this parenting behaviorPsychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't trying to control every step of their lives. In many families, ...
Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...
Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking actionPsychology suggests that people who only become productive when deadlines are approaching are rarely lazy. More often, they are relying on ...
Quote of the Day by Johnny Carson: ‘The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about…’ - why wealth and happiness aren't the same thingQuote of the Day by Johnny Carson highlights that money's true gift is freedom from financial worry, not guaranteed happiness. In an era of...
AIIMS doctors say yoga could be one of the most powerful tools for women’s health: 5 important reasons every woman should practise it every dayYoga is emerging as an important tool in managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS. Experts say that...
Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
Psychology says people who check twice or thrice if they have turned the gas stove off or locked the doors before sleeping do not have OCD, they are just trying to create certainty before restPsychology suggests this behavior is rooted in a deeply human need for security and reassurance. Going to sleep requires temporarily lettin...
Psychology says people who say goodbye multiple times before leaving aren't indecisive, they may be protecting something deeper in their relationshipsPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. Saying goodbye multiple times is rarely a sign of indecision...
Psychology says people who keep checking weather forecasts multiple times a day aren’t anxious but are trying to outsmart uncertaintyPsychology says checking the weather several times a day is generally harmless and quite common. It only becomes a concern when the habit b...
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...
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 one late reply can trigger relationship anxiety: Why silence from someone you love feels like rejection, fear and emotional dangerPsychology does not suggest that everyone who becomes concerned about a delayed text message is struggling with anxiety or insecurity. Huma...