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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The illusory truth effect shows that repetition can make a lie seem true.

The more you hear a lie, the more likely you are to believe it. This is known as the illusory truth effect. A study from 1977 revealed that when you hear something often enough, your brain starts to accept it as true just because it sounds familiar.

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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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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.

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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​.