A psychological phenomenon known as priming occurs when one stimulus influences how a person responds to subsequent stimuli, often subconsciously. It influences actions, choices, …
The want to amass possessions is universal among humans, yet some of us have a stronger desire than others. Psychologists think that when we amass a lot of things that attract or …
Anthropomorphism, which refers to assigning human characteristics and feelings to animals, is commonly observed among those who keep pets. This inclination influences the percepti…
In the 1920s, MIT and Harvard researchers explored the correlation between working conditions and productivity at Western Electric's Hawthorne factory outside Chicago. To do so, t…
Lottery companies love to talk about recent winners.
Mr X won Rs 1 crore! On social media, news sites, blogs, etc., the winner becomes a minor celebrity.
And we then overest…
