All or None thinking (black/white thinking) examples
Our reality is partially made up of our perception of the world. This perception occurs through our thoughts, which may or may not represent the …
Our reality is partially made up of our perception of the world. This perception occurs through our thoughts, which may or may not represent the …
I explore how humans need context and meaning for logical thinking. But I also show how seeking too much meaning can lead to thinking errors …
Emotions affect decisions, but there is another hidden influence from the body’s baseline arousal that we cannot estimate or predict, so we change our decisions …
When something big happens, did something big cause it? Did the cause of a pandemic have to be a big event? Was a typo in …
There is a general stereotype that intelligent or super-intelligent people are childish or immature. Why is that? Apart from the fact that some people appear …
In this round-up article, I’m going to highlight only the key insights from psychology that will help you use your brain at its highest potential …
Giving bad news isn’t a fun activity, especially if you are giving it to someone you know. It’s an uncomfortable spot and it isn’t pleasant …
One of the strongest applications of research in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science is brain-based learning. It allows us to leverage research on how the …
I see 4 fundamental flaws in how people think. This is where you begin to start thinking critically about the world. Flaw 1 – A …
Back in 1969, a guy called Laurence Peter made a shrewd observation and published a book on it – The Peter Principle. If you are someone’s …
Imagine you are in your 9th grade. You scored 80%, everyone expected you to. The teacher praises you. Your friend scored 40% and the teacher …
These cognitive biases could be spoiling your decisions with incorrect perception. Understanding cognitive biases and overcoming them lie at the heart of negotiations, risk-taking, investments, …
There are cognitive biases and thinking errors. Our brains have evolved to have tendencies that, sometimes, and unfortunately, lead to errors. Our perception is compromised, our …
The survivorship bias – you need success stories and failure stories. The survivorship bias is a thinking error that leads to false conclusions. With this article, …