1. The Human Brain Processes Images Faster Than Words
Our brains can recognize and understand images in just 13 milliseconds, making visual information incredibly powerful.
2. People Are More Likely to Remember Emotional Events
Emotional experiences create stronger memories because of the amygdala’s role in processing emotions.
3. Cognitive Dissonance Influences Decision Making
Humans experience discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs, often changing their attitudes to reduce this tension.
4. Mirror Neurons Enable Empathy
These brain cells activate both when we perform an action and when we see someone else perform it, helping us understand others’ feelings.
5. The Placebo Effect Demonstrates Mind-Body Connection
People can experience real improvements in health just by believing they are receiving treatment, even if it’s inactive.
6. Humans Have a Negativity Bias
Negative experiences and information tend to impact us more strongly than positive ones, affecting our perceptions and reactions.
7. Social Rejection Activates the Same Brain Regions as Physical Pain
Feeling excluded triggers similar neurological responses as actual physical pain.
8. People Can Only Hold About Seven Items in Working Memory
Known as Miller’s Law, this limits how much information we can actively process at once.
9. The “Halo Effect” Influences How We Perceive Others
Our overall impression of someone affects how we judge their individual traits, often leading to bias.
10. Multitasking Reduces Efficiency and Performance
Switching between tasks divides attention and decreases productivity compared to focusing on one task at a time.
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