The uncertainty principle is not about measurement disturbance — it's a fundamental feature of nature.

The act of writing down your worries before a test measurably improves performance by offloading cognitive load.

Fact #3904 · Psychology

Nutmeg is hallucinogenic in large doses due to the compound myristicin — but the lethal dose is very small.

Fact #4320 · Psychology

We are drawn to symmetrical faces because symmetry signals good developmental health and genetic fitness.

Fact #3743 · Psychology

The average IQ score is set at 100.

Fact #2964 · Psychology

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

Fact #5039 · Psychology

The door-in-the-face technique uses large requests to gain smaller agreements.

Fact #1502 · Psychology

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

Fact #4133 · Psychology

Empathy allows people to understand others' feelings.

Fact #980 · Psychology