People tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.

About 40% of people have experienced sleep paralysis at least once.

Fact #2792 · Psychology

Smiling can influence mood through feedback to the brain.

Fact #951 · Psychology

Music can influence mood and emotional state.

Fact #956 · Psychology

Overconfidence can affect risk-taking behavior.

Fact #981 · Psychology

Your brain can simulate future events before they happen.

Fact #2272 · Psychology

Stress can affect physical health as well as mental health.

Fact #988 · Psychology

Confirmation bias causes people to favor information that supports their existing beliefs.

Fact #945 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #2100 · Psychology