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Psychology professor’s illusion in top ten for Best Illusion Contest
Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27
How Men With Trauma Become Masters of Illusion |
Look Twice: 10 Artists Who Specialize in Optical Illusion
These modern-day artists are digitally and traditionally creating cognitive illusions that force a double take.
Can Psychologists Learn More by Studying Fewer People?
In a brief new Frontiers in Psychology paper, Matthew P. Normand argues that Less Is More: Psychologists Can Learn More by Studying Fewer People. Normand writes that the conventional wisdom – that a bigger sample size is better – is wrong. Repeated measurements of a few subjects, or even just one individual, can be more …
10 commonly abused psychology words — and what they really mean
Many of the psychology terms we use in causal conversation don't mean what we think they do
How the Mind Works: 10 Fascinating TED Talks
How memory works, what visual illusions reveal, the price of happiness, the power of introverts and more...
Is Nothing an Illusion?
Some claim it created the universe. Sartre argued it was central to our Being. Yet Nothing turns out to be strangely elusive. Scientists can't find it or describe it. Bertrand Russell argued it was just a logical mistake. Is Nothing an illusion, a fictitious error? Or is it a vital key to our understanding of the universe and who we are?
The twisted psychology of capitalism—and why it won’t hold sway forever
Postwar capitalism trades not on happiness but on unhappiness.
What psychology can tell us about why some people don’t wear masks
Some people respond strongly to perceived threats to their freedom and push back – others are simply more accepting of risk.
3 psychology secrets to become mentally strong
Mental toughness is the ability to manage your emotions and control your thoughts and behavior in ways that will set you up for success. It’s not something you’re born with— it’s something you can learn, and not only in tough times.
The psychology of fear: How to use it to your advantage
So what should you do when faced with fear? You can learn to see it as a blessing in disguise—a chance to step into your greatness. So, now, let me ask: What are you now afraid of?
Do You Suffer From Illusions Of Moral Superiority?
New research indicates that people are inclined to over-attribute positive traits to themselves, especially when it comes to moral virtue — which is concerning, says psychologist Tania Lombrozo.
