psychology

A viral optical illusion depicting a snow-covered tree and the face of a lion claims to reveal aspects of your personality based on what you see first.

"We have a brain that works alongside advanced technology," states a new study uncovering the psychological mechanisms driving us to overspend.

Discover why oranges are sold in red mesh bags and what tricks convince us to buy them in bulk rather than individually.

Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon characterized by internal feelings of inadequacy and falseness, often experienced by successful individuals. Why do they feel they're unskilled, and is there a way to combat this fear?

Studying the night before a test, paying fines when they're already overdue, praying just in time, tidying up 'later'... Why understanding and embracing procrastination can actually help tackle it? (Procrastinators, use the '2-minute rule' and read this summary now)

Producers employ marketing psychologists who are well aware of what the public wants, and they have no problem making promises to deliver, even if those promises aren't always kept.

Researchers have discovered that the number of major depression diagnoses significantly increases during the month after the switch to winter time, as does the number of hospitalizations due to depression. Why does this happen?

Tired of the blue-black-gold dress debate? Here's another visual challenge. Warning: After this, you might struggle to see colors other than black and white.