What FOMO Really Is Have you ever felt like you’re missing something important just because you’re not checking your phone? Or that everyone else is living amazing experiences while you’re just… here? That feeling has a name: FOMO – Fear of Missing Out. FOMO isn’t just a trendy expression. It’s a real form of anxiety that affects millions … Read more
Have you ever wondered if sadness, anger, or joy mean the same thing everywhere in the world? Psychology shows us that emotions are not only biological, they are also culturally shaped. Are emotions really universal? Psychologist Paul Ekman discovered that certain facial expressions, like smiling or crying, are recognized worldwide. But researchers such as Hazel Markus, Shinobu … Read more
Have you ever wondered if someone is manipulating you without you even realizing it? In relationships, at work, or even on social media, invisible mechanisms are often at play that shape our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. Psychology calls this manipulation – and it’s far more subtle than we think. What is Psychological Manipulation? Psychological manipulation is a … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some childhood experiences leave such a deep mark on us? Psychology and neuroscience tell us something fascinating: there are special windows in development — called critical periods and sensitive periods— in which the brain is especially open to learning. What is absorbed during those moments can last forever… and what is missed may … Read more
An experiment that changed psychology What truly bonds a baby to its mother? Is it only the need for food… or is there something deeper? This was the big question psychologist Harry Harlow set out to answer in the 1950s. He did so through one of the most famous—and controversial—studies in psychology: the attachment experiment … Read more
What is the amygdala and why does it matter? Have you ever felt sudden fear, uncontrollable anger, or anxiety that appears out of nowhere, without any clear reason? That sensation—that your body reacts first and your mind catches up later—has an explanation: it’s called the amygdala, one of the oldest and most powerful parts of … Read more
Has anyone ever believed in you more than you believed in yourself… and thanks to that, you achieved something that once seemed impossible? That is the power of the Pygmalion Effect, a fascinating psychological phenomenon that shows how what others expect from us can change our behavior, our self-esteem, and even our future. What is the … Read more
Have you ever wondered if what you feel is really yours, or if it was shaped by the world around you? Emotions may seem like natural, automatic reactions, but in reality, they are deeply influenced by the culture and society we grow up in. From childhood, we learn what is “appropriate” to feel, how to … Read more