Anger Impairs People’s Cognitive Scope, Study Shows
The fact that anger can have adverse effects on behavior is evident. When people get angry, they behave in ways that they normally would not do. So, …
Study: Higher Income is Related to Less Daily Sadness but Not More Daily Happiness
A new large-scale study of over 12,000 participants shows that higher income is associated with less daily sadness but not more daily happiness (Kushlev, Dunn, …
The Reasons Why People Maintain Negative Self-Evaluations
Why would people maintain negative self-evaluations when they result in a great degree of distress? What purpose do negative self-evaluations have? Do they help us …
The Three Most Basic Psychological Needs, and Why We Need to Satisfy Them
Are you aware that psychological need satisfaction is crucial to your well-being, and that it should be one of your biggest priorities? This post will show …
Don’t Fear Responsibility Because ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’
When we hold others responsible, we expect something from, and in order to expect something from others, we must trust and believe in them. We …
Social Effectiveness Therapy Beats Social Anxiety, Study Shows
At some point in our lives, we all experience symptoms of anxiety. Public speaking or other unfamiliar situations can provoke natural feelings of anxiety. When these …
The Saying ‘I Know How You Feel’ is Flawed, From a Psychologist’s Perspective
Have you ever said to someone, “I know how you feel“? Well, I think most of us have at some point, but do we truly know …
Does Brain Training Work or is it a Waste of Time? This is What Research Shows
Brain training is a hot topic. It’s a million-dollar business and its popularity is still increasing. We have been interested in increasing people’s intelligence since …
The Affect Heuristic: How We Feel is How We Think
Do you feel that your emotions control what you think? Or do you find it difficult to be rational when you are emotional?