- The more you try to suppress a thought, the more likely you are to think about it. This is called the ironic process theory and it explains why telling someone not to think about a pink elephant makes them think about a pink elephant.
- People tend to remember the first and last items in a list better than the ones in the middle. This is called the serial position effect and it can help you ace a test or a presentation by putting the most important information at the beginning or the end.
- People are more likely to believe something if it rhymes. This is called the rhyme as reason effect and it explains why slogans like "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" or "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" are so catchy and persuasive.
- People tend to mimic the body language and facial expressions of others without realizing it. This is called the chameleon effect and it can help you build rapport and trust with someone by mirroring their gestures and emotions.
- People tend to overestimate their own abilities and underestimate those of others. This is called the Dunning-Kruger effect and it explains why some people think they are smarter, more talented, or more skilled than they actually are.
- The mere exposure effect: The more we see or hear something, the more we like it. This can explain why we prefer familiar faces, music, or brands over unfamiliar ones.
- The confirmation bias: We tend to look for and interpret information that confirms our existing beliefs and ignore or reject information that contradicts them. This can lead to errors in judgment and decision making.
- The halo effect: We tend to attribute positive qualities to people who are attractive, successful, or likable, and negative qualities to people who are unattractive, unsuccessful, or disliked. This can affect our impressions and evaluations of others.
- The bystander effect: We are less likely to help someone in need when there are other people around than when we are alone. This is because we assume that someone else will take responsibility or that we don't want to stand out from the crowd.
These psychological facts in this video will explain or confirm some of the things you observe in yourself and others! Let's watch it!