The illusion of control makes people overestimate influence over events.

Humans have a negativity bias — negative events have a stronger psychological impact than equally positive ones.

Fact #5033 · Psychology

Confirmation bias causes people to favor information that supports their existing beliefs.

Fact #945 · Psychology

The foot-in-the-door technique shows that people are more likely to comply with large requests after small ones.

Fact #6324 · Psychology

The brain is 73% water — even mild dehydration can impair cognitive performance.

Fact #4133 · Psychology

Your perception is limited.

Fact #2307 · Psychology

Your brain can create entirely new worlds while dreaming.

Fact #2257 · Psychology

Phobias can be transmitted culturally — children model fear responses from observing caregivers.

Fact #6327 · Psychology

The placebo effect works even when patients know they're taking a placebo.

Fact #3356 · Psychology