Confidence can influence perception of competence.

Priming — brief exposure to a stimulus — unconsciously influences later responses.

Fact #6314 · Psychology

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

Fact #6139 · Psychology

The Ames room illusion distorts perceived size and distance.

Fact #1490 · Psychology

Your perception of time can change depending on attention.

Fact #3063 · Psychology

Stress can impair decision-making and memory.

Fact #948 · Psychology

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

Fact #6324 · Psychology

Your brain edits perception.

Fact #2383 · Psychology

The checker shadow illusion alters perception of color brightness.

Fact #1492 · Psychology