Studies suggest that individuals tend to be more honest and truthful when they are tired, as their mental resources for lying are depleted.
Being socially excluded or rejected activates the same brain regions associated with physical pain, indicating that emotional pain can be as intense as physical pain.
Negative emotions and experiences tend to have a stronger impact and are remembered more vividly than positive ones, due to the brain's negativity bias.
People are often more convinced by someone who appears confident than by someone who is more knowledgeable but less confident.
Our overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about their character. Attractive or charismatic individuals are often perceived as more intelligent and trustworthy.
When people experience conflicting beliefs or behaviors, they experience discomfort. This discomfort often leads them to change their beliefs to align with their actions.
People tend to like others who subtly mimic their behaviors, gestures, or speech patterns. This unconscious mimicry fosters social bonding and empathy.