Research shows people consistently overestimate how long negative emotions will last after bad events.

Your brain can simulate future events before they happen.

Fact #2272 · Psychology

Your brain is more active when you are dreaming than when you are awake.

Fact #2619 · Psychology

The inattentional blindness phenomenon can hide obvious stimuli.

Fact #1493 · Psychology

Your mind observes reality.

Fact #2397 · Psychology

Your brain models reality.

Fact #2388 · Psychology

Smiling can influence mood through feedback to the brain.

Fact #951 · Psychology

Stress can affect physical health as well as mental health.

Fact #988 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #2087 · Psychology