Episode 58: I Love You So Much I Might Commit a Crime (The One Where Michelle Talks About Cute Aggression and Other Brain Party Tricks)

Ever looked at a puppy, baby, kitten, or tiny fuzzy creature and thought, “I love you so much I could scream”? Congratulations—you’ve experienced cuteness aggression. In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, we explore the surprising psychology behind why overwhelming positive emotions can come out looking oddly aggressive. Then we dive into other fascinating brain quirks and cognitive biases, including the Halo Effect, Bystander Effect, Confirmation Bias, Endowment Effect, and Foot-in-the-Door Technique. Learn how your brain shortcuts influence your decisions, relationships, perceptions, and everyday behavior. Equal parts psychology lesson, neuroscience deep dive, and reality check about how weird human brains really are, this episode will leave you looking at your own thought processes a little differently. Join us on the O'Neil Counseling app here: ⁠https://www.oneilcounseling.com/app-landing-page