Source monitoring — remembering where information came from — is error-prone and often wrong.

The bystander effect describes reduced helping behavior in crowds.

Fact #1469 · Psychology

The framing effect shows how wording affects decisions.

Fact #1485 · Psychology

The human brain can make decisions up to 7 seconds before you become aware of them.

Fact #2225 · Psychology

Your brain models reality.

Fact #2388 · Psychology

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

Fact #2168 · Psychology

Your brain uses patterns to recognize faces almost instantly.

Fact #2090 · Psychology

Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them.

Fact #2134 · Psychology

Humans often prefer immediate rewards over delayed ones.

Fact #987 · Psychology