Your brain creates your entire perception of reality from electrical signals.

The checker shadow illusion alters perception of color brightness.

Fact #1492 · Psychology

Intrinsic motivation produces better long-term performance than extrinsic rewards.

Fact #6326 · Psychology

The Dunning-Kruger effect describes overconfidence among low-skill individuals.

Fact #1475 · Psychology

People differ widely in cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Fact #2981 · Psychology

The halo effect causes one positive trait to influence overall perception.

Fact #1471 · Psychology

IQ tests measure specific cognitive abilities, not all intelligence.

Fact #2973 · Psychology

IQ tends to remain relatively stable throughout adulthood.

Fact #2969 · Psychology

Priming — exposure to one stimulus — unconsciously influences responses to later stimuli.

Fact #5014 · Psychology