When we encounter ideas that are contrary to what we believe, we have a mental barrier that automatically defends against it. We can only…

Published on 1st June, 2021

Conceptual Metaphor Theory: Abstract concepts are metaphorically understood. Eg. "Affection"(Abstract concept) is understood in terms of…

Published on 26th December, 2020

Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people with low ability at a task overestimate their ability. People who don't know much…

Published on 5th January, 2021

The mind is not only connected to the body but that the body influences the mind (in a way that the two always have to be considered…

Published on 26th December, 2020

Embodiment and Human Nature Context Embodied cognition, the idea that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body…

Published on 26th December, 2020

Using a moral or emotional word in a tweet increase the likelihood of it being retweeted 15-20%. Source

Published on 23rd April, 2021

Environmental psychology: interplay between people and their surroundings - how our environment affects our behavior, our performance, and…

Published on 8th May, 2021

Wishful thinking: Prioritize information that puts yourself in a good light - and ignore the distressing aspects. Conservatism: Difficulty…

Published on 13th April, 2021

Shortcut Method: Try to explain the concept to a child(ELI5). Its often difficult to understand why you want or like something. You need to…

Published on 23rd June, 2021

Issues that come with Metaphorical Thinking idea in Conceptual Metaphor Theory We overlook the metaphorical nature of our understanding…

Published on 26th December, 2020

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