The illusion of control causes people to overestimate their influence over random outcomes.

Motivation can influence persistence and goal achievement.

Fact #976 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #2060 · Psychology

Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them.

Fact #1946 · Psychology

Your brain creates reality.

Fact #1722 · Psychology

Humans often prefer immediate rewards over delayed ones.

Fact #987 · Psychology

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

Fact #2619 · Psychology

The mere exposure effect increases preference through familiarity.

Fact #1480 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #1993 · Psychology