60-Second Psychology

Have you ever snapped a few selfies on a night out and been looking great, but then the next day when you see your friends' photos, you think you look way worse? You may be experiencing the mere-exposure effect, sometimes referred to as the familiarity principle. This is a psychological phenomenon where one develops a preference for things just because those things are familiar to them...and guess what? Your reflection is more familiar to yourself than images of your unflipped self!

What is Moneyball about and how was psychology utilized to change baseball thinking? Moneyball, is a 2003 book by Michael Lewis, which recounts the story of Billy Beane and his management of the Oakland Athletics beginning in 1999. At its core, Moneyball is about the cognitive biases that permeated baseball decision making, and how the A's beat those biases to consistently field a successful team of players that other teams overlooked and undervalued. And did so on a shoestring budget.

Is framing a good or bad thing? In today's episode, we will be talking about framing, its purpose, filtering our world with framing, and the impact framing can have on practically anything. Have you ever seen or experienced this phenomenon before?

If you spend any time on social media or news comment boards, you might have a sense that we are locked in a state of perpetual outrage. Yale psychologist Molly Crockett defines Moral Outrage as the anger and disgust that accompanies a perceived moral violation. Crockett noted that moral outrage has been an important evolutionary tool for humans, acting to create a sense of social cohesion.

Have you ever wondered about the psychology of media violence, or what happens when people watch or are exposed to violence in the media? With the recent political riots in 2021, you may be wondering what the effects of media violence are on people, from children to adults. The effects of media violence are real and serious. You may want to be careful about what you watch and how much media coverage of violent events you consume. Watch this video to learn why.

Have you ever wondered about the psychology of crowds, crowding, or what happens when people feel crowded? Do you want to know why men require more personal space than women (e.g., having a “man cave”)? If so, watch this video to learn why :) In social psychology, the Density-Intensity Hypothesis states that crowded conditions have a tendency to either ENHANCE positive experiences OR increase the unpleasantness of negative experiences.

You have may heard of Rhonda Byrne's version of the law of attraction but I'll be discussing the other law of attraction. Are you curious about why you're attracted to the people that you're attracted to? Do you want to know why the old adage 'birds of a feather flock together' is more accurate than 'opposites attract?' If so, watch this video to learn why :)

Are you curious about why the old adage 'misery loves company' is better stated as 'misery loves miserable company?' If so, watch this video to learn why :)

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