Explore key psychology facts that shed light on how our thoughts, emotions, and actions shape our daily experiences, offering insights into the complex nature of the human mind.
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33/33 Screen attention spans dropped from 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds.
A team of researchers at UC Irvine found that the average attention span on a screen in 2004 was 150 seconds. By 2012, it had dropped to 75 seconds, and recently, it has declined further to just 47 seconds.
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32/33 Once Bannister achieved the 4-minute mile, many athletes soon matched it.
The Bannister Effect occurs when a seemingly impossible achievement is made, creating a mental shift that inspires others to break the same barrier. The term comes from Roger Bannister, the first to break the 4-minute mile.
31/33 Cherophobia: fear of happiness due to belief in tragic consequences.
Some people fear being too happy, believing it will lead to something tragic. This condition is called Cherophobia.
