What is the Barnum Effect?
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The Barnum effect is a psychological phenomenon in which people will highly identify with some vague, general, and universal personality descriptions, thinking that these descriptions are specially tailored for them, but in fact these descriptions can apply to many people. The name of the Barnum Effect comes from a famous American circus owner, Phineas Taylor Barnum ...
Do you have a schizotypal personality? Come and test it out!
What is schizotypal personality?
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Schizotypal personality is an uncommon personality disorder. Some people also call it cowardice and inferiority complex. People with this personality usually exhibit the following characteristics:
Likes to be alone, doesn't like to socialize, doesn't care about other people's ...
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Paranoid personality disorder is a psychological problem that makes people become overly sensitive and suspicious. It makes people feel that others are doing harm to them, or that some things are directed at themselves. Such people are often conceited and stubborn, unwilling to listen to other people's opinions or suggestions, and difficult to trust and acce...
We all have things we like to do, or want to do. But do we really understand our own preferences and motivations? Do we really love what we do? Sometimes, we may be influenced by external factors, such as money, reputation, social pressure, etc., and ignore our inner voice. In order to help us understand ourselves better, I introduce to you a set of classic thought experiments that can be used to ...
Depression is a serious mental illness that not only affects a person's mood, thinking, behavior and body, but can also be life-threatening! According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people worldwide will suffer from depression in 2020, making it the leading cause of human disability. Nearly 2 million people in Taiwan also suffer from depressive symptoms, ac...
Have you ever been in a situation where your partner, relative, friend, or co-worker deliberately distorted the facts to make you think that everything was your fault, or even doubt your memory, perception, or sanity? If so, you may have fallen victim to a form of psychological manipulation known as gaslighting.
What is the gaslighting effect?
The gaslighting effect refers to the emotional abuse...
Can fathers share some of the hard work of mothers?
Mothers are busy every day, washing clothes, cooking, organizing housework, taking care of children, and dealing with various trivial matters. Their work is never finished. And what about dads? Can they share family responsibilities with mothers so that mothers can have more time and energy to do the things they like?
In the Netherlands, women ...
What is MBTI?
The MBTI test is a popular personality test designed to help people understand their own personality and behavioral patterns. By answering a series of questions, the test assesses an individual's preferences along four dimensions: introversion vs. extroversion, feeling vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and judging vs. perceiving. These dimensions are combined into 16 personality ...
Anxiety disorders are common psychological disorders that cause people to feel excessive worry, fear, or nervousness, affecting their daily lives and work. This article will introduce the definition, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention methods of anxiety disorders, hoping to help you understand and deal with this psychological problem.
Definition of Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorder is a ...
The human brain is a very complex and powerful organ that can process various information, perform logical reasoning, create imagination, express emotions, control behavior, and more. However, the human brain also has some defects and weaknesses, which can affect our thinking and decision-making, causing us to make some irrational or even stupid choices. These flaws and weaknesses are like the 'si...