Depression is sometimes called "the common cold of mental illness" because it's so prevalent. elaborate
People with high emotional intelligence tend to be better at reading nonverbal cues, like body language and facial expressions. elaborate
Our brains process information from our senses differently based on our expectations and prior knowledge – this is why we can sometimes miss obvious things, like a gorilla walking through a basketball game (inattentional blindness). elaborate
The emotion of disgust is thought to have evolved as a defense mechanism against disease, helping us avoid contaminated food and potentially harmful substances. elaborate
The Uncanny Valley effect isn't just about robots; it can also apply to CGI characters in movies and video games, and even to realistically rendered corpses. elaborate
People experiencing cognitive dissonance are more likely to remember information that supports their beliefs and forget information that contradicts them. elaborate
Cold reading often employs the "Barnum effect," also known as the Forer effect, relying on statements so general they apply to almost anyone. elaborate
A surprisingly effective social engineering tactic is pretending to be from the IT department needing to remotely access a user's computer to "fix a problem." elaborate
Biophilia, the innate human connection to nature, is hypothesized to be rooted in our evolutionary past, where our survival directly depended on understanding and interacting with the natural world. elaborate
Working memory, a key component of cognitive load, can only hold about 7 ± 2 pieces of information at a time. elaborate
The practice of dream interpretation dates back to ancient civilizations, with evidence found in texts from Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago. elaborate
Sensory deprivation tanks are often kept at skin temperature (around 93.5°F) to further minimize external stimuli and enhance the sensation of floating. elaborate
Kinesthetic learners often benefit from hands-on activities and movement during learning, as they process information best through physical experience. elaborate
Flow state, while intensely focused, often feels effortless and enjoyable, despite requiring significant cognitive resources. elaborate
Regular physical exercise can be as effective as medication for mild to moderate depression. elaborate
Our perception of time is relative; it can feel faster when we're having fun and slower when we're bored or in danger. elaborate
Tachypsychia, the subjective experience of time speeding up, is sometimes reported by people using psychedelic drugs. elaborate
You spend about six years of your life dreaming. elaborate
Gestalt psychology emphasizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, meaning our perception of an object is more than just the individual elements; it's about how those elements are organized and related. elaborate
Companies with more women in leadership positions often experience higher profitability. elaborate
Our memories aren't like recordings; every time we recall a memory, we slightly alter it. elaborate
Stress can suppress your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. elaborate
A digital detox can actually boost creativity by reducing mental clutter and allowing for more focused thought. elaborate
The "availability heuristic" makes us overestimate the likelihood of events that are easily recalled, often because they're vivid or recent, leading to skewed judgments about probability. elaborate
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults. elaborate
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