Psychological trap...That masterminded our lives behind it.

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Psychological trap...That masterminded our lives behind it.

1. The impact of choice (The Paradox of Choice):

We often think that "the more choices, the better," but the truth is that the more choices there are, the brain will have analytical paralysis, and even if we choose, we tend to be less happy because we regret the choices that are not chosen. Having "limited and clear" choices makes humans happier.

Reference Source: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz - TED

2. False Memories:

The brain is not a video recorder that stores images exactly, but every time we think of the past, it always "reconstructs images," which can be distorted simply by receiving new information or guiding questions. This is why witnesses at the scene may remember mistakes, even if they are very sure to see them.

Reference Source: Scientific American - How Many of Your Memories Are Fake?

3. The Bystander Effect:

When there is an accident in the middle of a crowd, the more people look at it, the less likely it is for someone to help, because everyone will have a Diffusion of Responsibility and think, "Wait, someone else will help." The solution is that if we need help, "finger it on one person" and direct it, there is a much higher chance of survival.

Reference Source: Psychology Today - The Bystander Effect

4. Self-Serving Bias:

This is the brain's self-defense mechanism. When we succeed, we tend to think it's purely because of "our abilities," but when we fail, we tend to blame "external factors" or bad luck. This mechanism keeps our confidence, but it's a barrier that prevents us from seeing real flaws to improve ourselves.

Reference Source: Healthline - What Is Self-Serving Bias?

5. Effects of the Zeigarnik Effect:

Why can we forget about the finished matter so quickly, but the unfinished matter hovers around the head and refuses to go anywhere? Because the brain keeps the "overdue" work in short-term memory and keeps reminding us until it is done. This is why writing To-Do List reduces anxiety, because it deceives the brain that we have handled it (initially).

Reference Source: The New Yorker - The Zeigarnik Effect

"The scariest thing is not being deceived by others...But we believe what our brains are made of. "

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