The Latest Breaking News from Psychology

Psychology says people who like to do charity every now and then aren't necessarily seeking recognition: What this behaviour reveals?

Psychology says people who like to do charity every now and then aren't always seeking praise or recognition. Their actions can come from empathy, personal values, emotional responses, social connection, or the warm glow that follows helping another person. Occasional giving can also be influenced by specific situations, relatable stories,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says people who never celebrate their achievements often experience one common bias

Psychology says people who never celebrate their achievements often experience cognitive biases that cause them to overlook or minimize their successes.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says people who plan everything in life meticulously aren't necessarily perfectionists; they may be trying to prevent failure: What this behavior really means?

Psychology says people who plan everything in life meticulously aren't always organized or in control. Detailed planning can sometimes be linked to anxiety, perfectionism and fear of uncertainty. Creating schedules can provide a sense of safety and progress. However, too much planning can also make it harder to deal with…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says adults who call their parents daily aren't always more emotionally dependent

Psychology says adults who call their parents daily are not necessarily more emotionally dependent. Research on Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, Self-Determination Theory, cross-cultural psychology and perceived responsive support suggests that close family relationships can coexist with emotional independence.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says emotionally mature people don't always forgive quickly

Psychology says emotionally mature people do not always forgive quickly because meaningful forgiveness requires more than simply saying the words.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

3 Ways Men Fall in Love That Have Nothing to Do With Beauty

But some researchers have suggested that men and women may form attachment a little differently, and one hormone that's often brought up in that conversation is vasopressin. The internet has, of course, taken that information, sprinted with it, and occasionally committed several crimes against nuance. Still, buried underneath all the…

Times Life · Aug 5

Psychology says people who never take lunch breaks aren't always the most productive

Psychology says people who never take lunch breaks are not always the most productive because the brain is designed to alternate between effort and recovery.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says people who fear being 'too much' often learned to suppress their needs early in life

Psychology says people who fear being "too much" often develop this belief after experiences that taught them to suppress or question their emotional needs.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology researchers reveal how gaslighting rewires a person's sense of reality over time

Gaslighting psychology: Recent studies indicate that gaslighting operates as a gradual learning mechanism, undermining one’s grasp of reality. Individuals begin to place their trust in unexpected and unconventional behavior from others, prompting mental adjustments in expectations and resulting in confusion.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Psychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry: Here is what their behaviour may mean

Psychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry or mean. Irritation can appear when stress, tiredness, emotional pressure or mental overload reduces a person's ability to handle frustration. Small events may become the point where built-up emotions come out. Psychology explains how stress,…

The Economic Times · Aug 4