Even the smartest people have blind spots. But the Dunning-Kruger effect can keep us from ever acknowledging or correcting them.

Even the smartest people have blind spots. But the Dunning-Kruger effect can keep us from ever acknowledging or correcting them.
We often think of climate change when we consider the negative effects of urbanization. But research suggests city life is hurting us psychologically, too.
For a while, it was believed that standing at work did wonders for your health. Now, scientists aren’t so sure.
Most people agree that fake news is bad. So why do so many of us still keep falling for the same old tricks?
The suspension bridge effect is a psychological phenomenon where your brain tricks you into feeling aroused, but it’s also a great way to bring a spark back to your love life.
Everyone wants to succeed and do their best in life, but the fear of imperfection, atelophobia, can make it difficult for people to even try in the first place.
Gacha games dominated the Asian gaming scene for years. As gachas build global fanbases, many are left blindsided by the truth: They’re anime themed casinos.
Dating is a social hellscape. Don’t make it worse by missing out on this simple principle of attraction psychology.
Some people are born without sight. Some lose it in horrifying accidents. Here are 5 of the worst ways to go blind.
Before people were committing crimes on the internet for clout, there was Herostratrus, the OG of overcompensation.
Are you sure you really want to buy a product or avail of a service? Or is it shady neuromarketing tactics telling you what to buy?
Impostor syndrome affects as much as 82% of the population. Here’s how to deal with the feelings of inferiority and anxiety that are characteristic of the syndrome.
Anorexia and bulimia get the spotlight in media and public awareness. But it’s EDNOS that makes up the bulk of eating disorder statistics.
If you suspect you might be an overachiever, here are some hints that can help you decide for sure.
Who doesn’t like learning more about themselves? Take a free test from Open Psychometrics and have an actual psychometrician explain it to you.
Mental illness is partly defined by abnormality. But what’s normal often depends on the culture you come from.