psychological theories

Why We Only Watch as Mute Spectators: Bystander ApathyWhy We Only Watch as Mute Spectators: Bystander Apathy

Why We Only Watch as Mute Spectators: Bystander Apathy

Bystander Effect If we see someone in a crisis situation we would immediately rush to help them, isn’t that right?…

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How Priming Can Be Linked to ObesityHow Priming Can Be Linked to Obesity

How Priming Can Be Linked to Obesity

Obesity is a growing concern for the world, becoming a major cause of death and chronic illnesses, especially amongst the…

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How Recency Effect Influences Shopping Behavior of CustomersHow Recency Effect Influences Shopping Behavior of Customers

How Recency Effect Influences Shopping Behavior of Customers

Recency effect means using recent experience and knowledge to determine future occurrences. People mostly remember the experience that has occurred…

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Mood Memory and How You Can Break the CycleMood Memory and How You Can Break the Cycle

Mood Memory and How You Can Break the Cycle

Psychological theories are important in understanding the concept of mood memory. People always have negative thoughts. Negative thoughts comprise bad…

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Why You Should Fear the Nocebo EffectWhy You Should Fear the Nocebo Effect

Why You Should Fear the Nocebo Effect

Nocebo effect occurs when inert substances or the suggestions of the inert substances results in an actual negative effect on…

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The Looking Glass Self: How Society Shapes Our Self ImageThe Looking Glass Self: How Society Shapes Our Self Image

The Looking Glass Self: How Society Shapes Our Self Image

Who are you? I’m sure you could rattle off your full names with absolutely no problem, but I’m asking a…

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The Ben Franklin Effect Can Boost Your Love LifeThe Ben Franklin Effect Can Boost Your Love Life

The Ben Franklin Effect Can Boost Your Love Life

Is it possible to magically turn a rival into a supporter simply by inducing them to do you a favor? This…

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Even If a Zillion People Believe Something Silly, It’s Still SillyEven If a Zillion People Believe Something Silly, It’s Still Silly

Even If a Zillion People Believe Something Silly, It’s Still Silly

Often, when in a situation and uncertain of the correct way to behave, people tend to look at others for…

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Why We Believe in Omens: Clustering IllusionWhy We Believe in Omens: Clustering Illusion

Why We Believe in Omens: Clustering Illusion

The clustering illusion is the human tendency to see patterns where they do not exist. Basically, humans are pattern machines.…

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The Importance of Early Emotional Bonds: Attachment TheoryThe Importance of Early Emotional Bonds: Attachment Theory

The Importance of Early Emotional Bonds: Attachment Theory

The attachment theory was pioneered by John Bowlby, an English psychiatrist and Mary Ainsworth, an American psychologist. The theory focuses…

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