Psychology

Many people use “Oh, I’m in love” much more often than they should, merely because they use it in the wrong places. Liking someone is not falling in love with them, neither is loving them. […]

When groups form, prejudice and conflict are usually inevitable parts of the process. There are conflicting goals, limited resources, competitions, and various biases. However, there are a few ways to overcome all these factors and reduce conflicts. […]

To reach a goal faster, to win competitions, to survive more efficiently, people form groups. In the process, some biases, prejudice, and conflicts inevitably form. But how do people decide who to group with, and how do they know their group is better than the other? […]

Does prejudice come from specific characteristics that dogmatic people hold? Research has provided some surprising answers to these questions. […]

Despite its difficult name, the interdependence theory has a simple base: people have a standard for measuring costs in a relationship and deciding if the relationship is worth it. Still, some people stay in highly costly relationships, while they know the costs are beyond their standards. […]

People often think social anxiety is a negative thing because it is a kind of anxiety. While this anxiety help some people to become successful, others run away from social situations and end up creating more anxiety in their lives. […]

Self-presentation is an inseparable part of social life. There is nothing wrong with trying to convey the right impressions about oneself, but when lies and exaggerations dominate the efforts, something is wrong. […]