Change how you think. Improve how you live. If the answers for how to live an easier, happier life were out there, wouldn’t you want them? video Dr. Jake Teeny Jake — the author of everydaypsych.com — has his Ph.D. in social psychology and is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University. He specializes…
Stories have shapes which can be drawn on graph paper. — Kurt Vonnegut The title of today’s post shares its name with the title of new and fascinating research that tries to answer the following question: why do certain movies, books, stories, etc. catch on and become popular? These days, it’s gone viral to say…
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In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. — Franchesca Ramsey In thinking about one of the greatest barriers to societal flourishing, there is one psychological bias that stands out above the others: stereotypes. Whether those are racial, religious, gendered, or political, the use and endorsement of stereotypes greatly impairs humans’ ability to get along….
The problem with love is you can love who you want…but so can they. — Anonymous Lately, have you been listening to music a little bit louder? Have you been taking showers that are a little bit hotter? Have you been craving brighter visuals or stronger flavors or more aromatic smells? If so, you may be…
Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time. — Henry Ford One benefit of coming to this site is learning how others might try to use psychology against you. Although I’ve previously talked about marketing in a positive light, that doesn’t mean their understanding of consumer psychology is always used…