The Barnum effect is a psychological phenomenon that makes people mistakenly think that a vague character description is highly consistent with oneself. This article analyzes its principles, psychological experiments and impact in detail, and provides ways to avoid being deceived to help you improve your critical thinking.
What is the Barnum effect?
The Barnum effect is a psychological phenomeno...
Why don’t you want to go to work?
Have you ever had this experience:
Going to work every day is a kind of torture. I am tired of my job. I want to change fields, positions, and environments, but I don’t know what I am suitable for, what my hobbies are, what I need, what my life goals are, and what my values are.
People around you have various expectations for you. They hope that you can be stab...
An in-depth analysis of the perfect response technique for 'Why did you leave your last job' in the interview? Starting from four resignation situations, it teaches you how to answer this difficult question elegantly and professionally, helping you leave the best impression on your job search.
In every interview, 'Why did you leave your last job?' This question is almost a must-ask, and it is al...
The role of women in the family has long surpassed the traditional motherhood and gradually evolved into a kind of free and endless 'invisible slavery'. In this process, many women find themselves swallowed up by family needs, their husbands are absent and their sons are dependent, as if the whole family's operation is on their shoulders. This unbalanced gender division not only aggravates the psy...
Get rid of emotional internal friction, end excessive concern about other people's opinions, and use professional psychological methods to regain inner peace. This article will help you find your true self in life.
Have you ever experienced a moment when you seemed to have spent the entire day leisurely, only to feel extremely tired at night? Although he didn't do anything that consumed his ener...
In life, who doesn’t want to be a loved one? Most of us have tried to be kind in the past year, use reason to guide our words and deeds, try our best to show a good side in interpersonal communication, and are eager to leave a good impression on others.
But the reality is that no gold is pure, no one is perfect, and this is actually no big deal. If you think about it carefully, many times, it is ...
An in-depth analysis of the six must-ask questions and response techniques for job interviews, from self-introduction to reasons for leaving, from analysis of advantages and disadvantages to cross-industry choices, to help you easily deal with the interviewer's tricky questions and improve your interview success rate.
The interview is a key part of the job search process. Almost every interviewe...
A U-shaped reversal in middle age! 7 micro-skills to help you restart your life
Do you think middle age means career trough and life decline? wrong! Do you want to know what is the secret weapon for U-shaped reversal in middle age? See how these 7 micro-skills can help you redefine your life!
Micro-skill 1: Learn to spot lies
Who is lying in the workplace? This is an important question because ...
Al Ries, the global master of strategic positioning and the first author of 'Positioning', has 26 in-depth thoughts on a successful life, which will help you clear up the fog of life and save you ten years of detours:
1. It doesn’t matter whether you are smart, resourceful, driven, or personable. Don't just look at yourself, look outside, find a good horse and your life will be exciting.
2. To a...
In love, we all yearn for finding that soul-fitting partner and walking hand in hand through every journey of life. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have known each other for a long time when they first meet, while others still find it difficult to resonate with each other? In fact, behind this, there may be the mystery of the MBTI type sixteen personality. Today, let us explore the ...