Who are you, really? Are you the result of your genes or of everything you’ve lived through? This is one of the oldest and most fascinating debates in psychology: nature vs. nurture. And although it might sound like an academic discussion, it actually runs through our daily lives. Every time we wonder why someone is shy, … 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
Imagine you’re in a room with other people, and you’re asked a question with an obvious answer. You see it, you know it, there’s no doubt. But one by one, everyone else gives a different—and wrong—answer. What would you do? Would you stick to your opinion, or change it to match the group? This situation, … Read more