Psychology

Holiday

Psychology Says This Summer Holiday May Bring People Closer Than You Expect

A holiday does not always need elaborate plans or expensive accommodation to help people reconnect. According to psychologist Dr Sophie Mort, camping can create ...

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Reaching Out

Psychology Explains Why Some People Stop Reaching Out Because They Fear Being a Burden

People who stop texting first or hesitate to ask friends for help often describe the behavior in simple terms: they do not want to ...

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Psychology

Psychology Explains Why Writing Notes by Hand May Help Your Brain Process Information Differently

Handwriting may involve more than simply putting words on a page. Research suggests that writing by hand and typing are not identical cognitive activities, ...

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Commute

Psychology Explains Why a Long Commute Can Feel Worth It at First – But Cost More Than You Expect

People who travel long distances to work every day are not necessarily making a poor decision. For some, a long commute provides access to ...

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Full Name

Psychology Explains Why Hearing Your Full Name During an Argument Can Feel So Different

Hearing your full name from someone close to you can instantly change the tone of a conversation. If a partner, friend, parent, or colleague ...

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Bookmark

Psychology Explains Why People Bookmark Hundreds of Articles They Never Read

There is a particular kind of digital collection that can grow almost unnoticed: a bookmark folder filled with articles that seemed useful, fascinating or ...

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Food

Psychology Explains Why Some People Never Throw Food Away – What This Habit May Reveal

For some people, throwing away food can feel surprisingly difficult. A few leftovers may remain in the refrigerator for days, or an opened package ...

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Compliments

Psychology Explains Why Specific Compliments Can Feel More Genuine – And What They Reveal About Charisma

There is a noticeable difference between hearing “You’re amazing” and being told, “The way you explained that difficult point made it much easier to ...

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Hands

Psychology Explains Why Walking With Your Hands Behind Your Back May Feel More Reflective Than You Realize

Have you ever noticed someone walking with their hands loosely held behind their back, moving at an unhurried pace? You might see the posture ...

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Psychology

Psychology Explains Why Some People Refuse to Start a New Notebook Until the Old One Is Finished

There is a simple notebook habit that may say more about how a person approaches completion than it first appears to. Some people readily ...

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