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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
Psychology says adults who never break under pressure even when life throws curveballs may not actually be fearlessPeople who seem almost impossible to break are not necessarily born fearless or naturally resilient. Their strength may come from repeatedl...
Psychology says people who always say ‘bless you’ after someone sneezes may have this psychological traitPeople who immediately say “bless you” are not necessarily more religious, empathetic or polite than others. However, the automatic respons...
Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...
Psychology explains why people pair emojis with text - And what it reveals about their personalityPsychology of pairing emojis with text: Incorporating emojis into text can compensate for the lack of visual expressions, adding emotional ...
Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't necessarily inconsiderate: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't always acting out of malice. The be...
Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinklesPeople who struggle to accept aging may not simply be trying to prevent wrinkles. They may be trying to hold on to a younger sense of ident...
Psychology says people who call just to get gossip may be looking for more than dramaCalling people simply to hear the latest gossip can reflect a range of motivations, including social curiosity, entertainment, a desire for...
Psychology says people who lower their voice when someone nearby lowers theirs may automatically follow social cuesPeople who naturally lower their voice when someone nearby does the same may be responding to a combination of social cue detection, vocal ...
- Psychology says people who unconsciously match another person's walking speed may be experiencing behavioral synchrony
Unconsciously matching someone else’s walking pace is not a hidden psychological code that can reveal exactly how you feel about them. Howe...
Psychology says people who write long messages and then shorten them before sending may be managing anticipated judgmentPsychology does not suggest that everyone who edits a text fears being judged. However, research onself-presentation, impression management...
Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't ignoring work, they are setting boundaries: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't avoiding responsibility. They may be setting boun...
Psychology says people who love sitting by the window and observe strangers maybe curious about their environmentPeople who love looking out of their windows may be drawn to a surprisingly rich psychological experience. The window can provide informati...
Psychology says women who keep asking for permission even if they have the right to decide may be carrying more than patriarchyWomen who repeatedly ask for permission are not necessarily insecure, indecisive or incapable. In some cases, the behavior may be influence...
Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networks
Someone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...
Psychology says people who bounce their feet to music without realizing it may be responding to rhythmic alignmentBouncing your foot to music without consciously noticing it does not necessarily reveal anything unusual about your personality. It may sim...
Psychology explains why power dressing makes you feel more confident - and how clothes can influence your mindsetPsychology of Power Dressing: The attire we select plays a crucial role in shaping our mindset and emotional well-being. Opting for tailore...