The brain treats rejection the same way it processes physical pain, activating the same neural pathways.

Empathy allows people to understand others' feelings.

Fact #980 · Psychology

The Stanford prison experiment remains controversial in modern psychology.

Fact #1038 · Psychology

Your mind observes reality.

Fact #2397 · Psychology

Smiling can influence mood through feedback to the brain.

Fact #951 · Psychology

Your brain edits your experiences.

Fact #2297 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events.

Fact #2362 · Psychology

Stress can affect physical health as well as mental health.

Fact #988 · Psychology

Your sense of time can change depending on your brain state.

Fact #2260 · Psychology