Psychologists (especially social psychologists) have been researching manipulation techniques for decades. It is becoming increasingly apparent that sometimes it only takes a single phrase to increase the likelihood that another [...]
By now, almost everyone has understood: We pay for the free use of services like Facebook, Tiktok, Google and Co. with our personal data. But what can the big tech [...]
No matter if we are in the supermarket or shopping online: Every day we are manipulated by strategies from sales and price psychology. Extensive research has shown how we are [...]
Even though our lives would certainly be dull and boring without emotions, everyone has probably wished at some point that he or she no longer had to bear a negative [...]
The quick way to higher intelligence? When children (but also adults) encounter difficulties, they tend to think handicapping thoughts: "I'm so stupid," "I can't do it." All of these negative [...]
What can be done when children simply do not listen? Are there effective alternatives to yelling and scolding? Educational psychology provides a variety of effective tips (supported by intensive research) [...]
Is personality irrelevant? - The Big Five and Career Success (Psychology, Personnel Selection, Business Psychology, Recruitment) More than 100 years of research have impressively shown: Based on the Big Five [...]
How can you spot people who will be excellent in their job? Take a look at the following list and try to assess which of the factors are most important: [...]
Many people know the awkward situation: You meet someone on the street and just want to say hello, and suddenly your voice doesn't sound relaxed and melodious, but slightly broken. [...]
Almost everybody gets this wrong... How much does it cost to charge your smartphone from 0% to 100% every day for a whole year?
