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19 Amazing Facts About Human Psychology That Everybody Needs To Know

19 Amazing Facts About Human Psychology That Everybody Needs To Know

Human psychology is very interesting and mysterious. Many things seem very rational, while others much less. In this article, we offer a list of incredible psychological facts that you should absolutely know.

Facts About Human Psychology


1. Your favorite song
People's favorite songs are usually related to specific and emotional events in their lives. The memory and emotion that accompany it are not necessarily positive.

2. Music has a real impact on us
A study conducted by the University of Groningen indicates that music has a huge impact on people's perception of things and their vision. 43 people were indeed followed and divided into 2 groups, the first listened to a happy music, the other rather sad. The first group had a positive perception and vision of things, unlike the second group.

3. Expensesing make you happy, but not just any
Many studies say that when you spend money on others, you become happier. So be sure to make gifts during parties and birthdays and donate to the needy.

4. Spending for experiences is better
When you spend money on new experiences, you are much happier than when you spend money on material things. This is due to the fact that lived experiences leave you with memories, and that says good memories, says happiness.

5. Children are very tense nowadays
Today, they are more tense than in the 1950s. Unfortunately, in some countries, many of them are already caught up in the problems of depression, addiction and anxiety.

6. Religion helps cope with stress
People who practice prayer and meditation tend to resist more stress than others.

7. Money allows for some psychological stability
The average American needs about $ 75,000 a year to be satisfied because that amount of money allows him to have what he needs.

8. Happiness is contagious
When you meet happy people, your happiness then only increases. So be sure to spend time with people who make you feel good.

9. Stress accompanies you from 18 to 33 years old
People between the ages of 18 and 33 are under a lot of stress with education, family and work responsibilities.

10. You can fool your brain
Researchers at the University of Colorado say it only takes one person to tell you that you have slept well so your brain is immediately convinced. As a result, you will feel rested even though your night has been disturbed and short. This is the placebo sleep effect. It's unusual but possible!

11. The effect "Dunning-Kruger"
This effect is very real and we see it everywhere around us. He describes a situation in which ignorant people believe that they are intelligent while intelligent people believe that they do not know enough.

12. Remember a past event
Interestingly, when you remember something that has happened in the past, you remember the last time you remembered it. That's why our memories disappear over time.

13. Thinking in another language makes rational decisions
A study conducted by the University of Chicago has shown that we act more effectively when we think in a foreign language because with the latter, we are less influenced by our emotions.

14. Chocolate is good for you
Why ? Well, when you're in love, your body releases the happiness hormone phenylethylamine (PEA), a special hormone that is also produced when you eat chocolate. This hormone alerts you, excites and increases your positive vibrations. So, you feel happy.

15. The power of hugs
When you hug someone for at least 20 seconds, your body releases oxytocin, so that you feel safe and connected to that person. This substance lets you know that you should not worry.

16. A tired brain is more creative
If you want to create something, you should know that when you are tired, you have a better chance of getting there. This is why we usually have a lot of ideas in the shower.

17. Rejection is concretely painful
According to neuroscientists, rejection causes real pain in the brain.

18. Relationships are paramount
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have revealed that social relationships are more important than physical activity to lead healthy lives.

19. Blind people do not develop schizophrenia
This one is very interesting. So actually, so far, there has never been a single case of schizophrenia in a blind person!