Terror management theory suggests much of human behavior is unconsciously driven by fear of mortality.

Boredom is cognitively demanding — the brain works hard to find stimulation, making it mentally exhausting.

Fact #3738 · Psychology

The confirmation bias affects how evidence is interpreted.

Fact #1496 · Psychology

Hard-boiled eggs spin smoothly; raw eggs wobble because the liquid inside keeps moving.

Fact #4342 · Psychology

Stress can affect sleep patterns.

Fact #974 · Psychology

Your brain processes information unconsciously first.

Fact #2295 · Psychology

The anchoring bias causes people to rely too heavily on the first piece of information they encounter.

Fact #6290 · Psychology

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

Fact #6131 · Psychology

The planning fallacy causes people to underestimate how long tasks will take — even knowing about the bias.

Fact #6116 · Psychology