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My friends made plans without me – is it weird to invite myself?

New research has shed light on the psychology of ‘self-invitation’, and why people hold back from asking to join others’ plans

The Guardian - US

‘It's like a game of chess’ - how group psychology affects the tactics of the Tour de France peloton

Domestiques, sprinters, hill climbers and GCs. How exactly do teams work at the Tour de France?

Cycling Weekly

46 Fascinating Psychology Experiments That Might Totally Change How You See The World

What is the most bizarre psychology experiment that you've ever heard of?

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6 Financial Habits That Were Created to Benefit Credit Lenders

Debt has become so woven into daily life that many forget how certain financial habits were carefully shaped to benefit one side far more than the other. Credit lenders have long used psychology and clever marketing to keep borrowers paying interest, carrying balances, and staying hooked on a cycle that…

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10 Grocery Store Designs That Psychologists Say Fuel Impulse Spending

Grocery shopping seems innocent enough—grab a cart, follow a list, and stock up for the week. Yet every aisle hides a subtle trap, meticulously designed by store planners who know exactly how to tap into human psychology. Shoppers walk in for eggs and milk, and somehow walk out with chocolate…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Can your brain run out of memory?

Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots.

LiveScience

8 Ways Grocery Stores Trick You Into Paying More

Ever spent $200 on groceries and wondered, “Where did it all go?” You’re not alone—grocery stores are built to make you spend more than you planned. By understanding grocery store tricks, you can shop intentionally and protect your budget. These stores use psychology, layout design, and pricing tactics to nudge…

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New AI system can 'predict human behavior in any situation' with unprecedented degree of accuracy, scientists say

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Centaur can predict and simulate human thought and behavior better than any past models, opening the door for cutting-edge research applications.

LiveScience

As a Color Psychology Expert, These Are 7 Things I'd Never Do When Decorating — From Following Trends to a 'Red Thread' Approach

Because color is never just about looks, especially in the home

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8 Grocery Store Tricks That Make You Spend on the Wrong Products

Grocery stores are masters of consumer psychology. Their primary goal is to maximize sales, which often means guiding you towards products with the highest profit margins, not necessarily the ones that offer the best value or health benefits for you. These “tricks” are subtle but incredibly effective. They play on…

Grocery Coupon Guide

How generative AI is affecting people’s minds

Psychology experts have many concerns about the potential impact of AI on the human mind.

Al Jazeera

These 25 Psychological Tricks Are So Easy, You’ll Probably Want To Try Them On The Next Person You Meet

There is no shortage of books and psychology articles with tips on how to use body language to achieve success. But let’s be real – no language trick will make your date instantly fall in love with you, or your dream company hire you. However, there are some psychological tricks…

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The psychology of debt in Squid Game – and what your love or hatred of the show means

“Mister. Would you like to play a game with me?” These seemingly innocuous words to debt-ridden Gi-hun (Lee Jung-Jae) by a mysterious recruiter (Gong-Yoo) lead him to an opportunity for financial salvation – at the expense of human lives, including possibly his own.

The Conversation

Supermarket Psychology: How Color, Music, and Smell Trick You

Walking into a supermarket is a sensory experience. The bright lights, carefully arranged displays, background music, and ambient smells all contribute to the store’s atmosphere. None of this is accidental. Retailers use sensory marketing, a powerful form of psychology, to influence your mood, guide your movements, and subtly encourage you…

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Why brands are embracing fantasy: The psychology behind escapist marketing in anxious times

Why did Aritzia open a café inside its flagship store in Toronto? Why did Burberry pivot from fashion photography to cinematic ads that transport viewers into dreamlike sequences? And why is Simons, Canada’s remaining department store, incorporating art and interactive technologies into its retail spaces?

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9 Ways Credit Card Points Programs Quietly Influence Spending Habits

Credit card reward points can feel like a smart financial hack, transforming everyday purchases into future flights, hotel stays, or cash back. This powerful allure makes us feel like savvy consumers, beating the system one swipe at a time. However, these loyalty programs are meticulously designed by financial institutions with…

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The Psychology of Spending: Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need

We all know the feeling. You walk into a store for one thing and leave with a bag full of stuff you never planned to...

The Conversation

Philly psychology students map out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest

What makes you happy? Perhaps a good night’s sleep, or a wonderful meal with friends?

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Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam

Texas and other states have criticized a decision by the national psychologist licensing board to add another expensive test in order for psychologists to become certified.

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The Psychology of Risk-Free Trading: Why Demo Accounts Are More Than Just Practice

Trading naturally comes with an in-built element of risk, and anyone who claims otherwise is turning a blind eye to the potential to lose money.

The Conversation

Is Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover satire or self-degradation? A psychology expert explores our reactions

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album cover has fans divided.

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“You Can Target Fat”: 59 Debunked Health And Wellness Myths Everyone Need To Know

Who do you trust when everyone claims to have the answer?

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8 Sneaky Ways Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More

Have you ever walked into a supermarket for a gallon of milk, only to walk out with $100 worth of groceries you never intended to buy? If so, you’re not alone, and it’s certainly not a coincidence; in fact, it’s by design. Supermarkets are masters of psychology, meticulously crafting an…

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Are these really the hottest colours of the year?

Design brands and influencers line up every year to predict the hottest shades in products, fashion and interiors. Who called it right in 2025?

The Guardian - UK

The secret psychology of dogs and cats: do we ever really know what they are thinking?

Pets have long been a source of comfort and companionship for humans. But are they really trying to console us when we’re distressed or do they just want their dinner?

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