Fundamental Attribution Error: Definition, Examples, and How to Avoid It
What Is the Fundamental Attribution Error? The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias that leads people to underestimate the impact of […]
Author: Dr. Naomi Wade
Profiling Psychology: Predicting Human Behavior
Profiling Psychology: Predicting Human Behavior Profiler or Polygraph? Why People Outperform Technology Have you ever wondered why a human profiler is more […]
Big Five Personality Traits: Goldberg’s Five-Factor Model Explained
What Is Personality? Personality is a concept most of us intuitively understand—it’s what makes us “us,” encompassing the collection of traits, characteristics, […]
Self-Deception and Confirmation Bias: 10 Key Examples in Socionics
Self-Deception and Confirmation Bias What sets an ordinary person apart from a psychologist? The former often cannot catch themselves in positive bias […]
What Is Pathological Lying and How to Recognize It
What Is Pathological Lying and How to Recognize It Living a life without any lies is nearly impossible. Whether it’s a polite […]
Contrast Effect: Understanding a Common Cognitive Bias
Contrast Effect: A Common Cognitive Bias Cognitive biases are widespread psychological phenomena that can influence our perception and decision-making. One such bias […]
Willful Ignorance and Selfishness: Why People Avoid Knowing the Consequences of Their Choices
Willful Ignorance and Selfishness: Why People Avoid Knowing the Consequences of Their Choices A recent study found that 40% of people do […]
Emotional Intelligence vs. Manipulation: Key Differences and How to Recognize Them
Emotional Intelligence or Manipulation? Emotional intelligence (EI) is divided into intrapersonal and interpersonal components. Intrapersonal EI is the ability to recognize your […]
Group Profiling: Methods, Applications, and Benefits
Group Profiling Facial expressions, micro-expressions, gestures—these nonverbal cues can reveal deception during interviews, as they are not consciously controlled. The key is […]
The Principle of Contrast: How Perception Shapes Our Decisions
The Principle of Contrast In human perception, the principle of contrast plays a crucial role, influencing how we perceive the difference between […]