In people’s minds, there’s something special called “Flashbulb Memory.” Unlike regular memories that fade away, flashbulb memories stay super clear, like they’re frozen. These memories usually happen during big events that make us feel a lot, like when something really sad or important happens. Studying flashbulb memories helps us understand… Read More »Flashbulb Memory: Photographs of the Mind
Our brains are like filters, sorting through loads of information every day. But sometimes, this sorting gets mixed up, making us see things in a funny way and feel not so good. This is called the “mental filter,” a fancy term in psychology that helps explain why we might have… Read More »Mental Filter: Strategies for Clearing Mental Distortions
Our brains often make us see things in a funny way because of biases. One of these biases is the False Consensus Effect. It makes us believe that what we think or do is what everyone else thinks or does. Understanding this helps us understand how we relate to others.… Read More »False Consensus: How Groupthink Shapes Our World
In philosophy and psychology, there’s this important concept called Naive Realism. It’s like a key piece in understanding how we humans see and make sense of the world. It’s all about digging into how we think things are real, and it makes us question what we usually assume without thinking.… Read More »Naive Realism and the Limits of Perception
Every day, our brains deal with a lot of information. But they have a cool trick called Selective Retention. It helps us figure out what’s important, understand it well, and remember it. Knowing about this can teach us a lot about how our minds function and why we behave the… Read More »Selective Retention: Remember What Matters
In contracts and deals, promises are really key. They’re like the base that all the legal stuff stands on, making sure everyone does their part. But there’s this tricky thing called an “illusory promise” that confuses what a promise really means. It’s not clear-cut and can cause problems in contract… Read More »Illusory Promise: Empty words, Hollow vows
In discussions and thinking carefully, there are mistakes called “fallacies” that make things unclear. One tricky type is the “Red Herring Fallacy”. It’s like a sneaky way people use to change the subject and avoid the main point. Learning about this trick is important for understanding arguments better. In this… Read More »Red Herring Fallacy: Distracting from the point
Adolescence is when you’re growing up fast and everything feels a bit confusing. One big part of this time is called Adolescent Egocentrism. It means that teenagers tend to focus a lot on themselves and how they see things. This can make them feel very self-conscious like everyone is watching… Read More »Adolescent Egocentrism: The Teenage Bubble
Egocentric Bias is like wearing glasses that make everything look a little different. It happens because our brains and the way we relate to others make us see things in our own way. This can change how we make choices, get along with people, and how happy we feel. In… Read More »Egocentric Bias: World Through My Lens
Cultural Pluralism is like saying it’s great to have many different cultures in a group of people. It’s important because we live in a world where everyone is connected, and understanding and liking different cultures is super important. This article will talk about where this idea comes from, what rules… Read More »The Essence of Cultural Pluralism: Celebrating Diversity