心理：有什么奇妙的心理学事实 - 1

What are some mindblowing facts about psychology?Kelsie McKinnon, I study psychology a lot.Answered FriA rare but very real delusional disorder causes those afflicted to believe that they have died and are no longer among the living. It’s called Cotard’s Syndrome or Walking Corpse Syndrome.The most common lie people tell is “I'm fine”Charm and flattery are the two of the most used presuasion tactics.Less socially intelligent people are heavily prone to being manipulated.1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men admit to sleeping with a cuddly toy on a regular basis (Kanner, 1995).Suicidal thinking or behaviour is the most common reason for people to be admitted into a mental institution.Women who live in warmer climates have more body image concerns than those who live in colder climates .Bandwagon Effect. As the name implies, this means joining a fad or craze because others are doing so. Then isn't this just a repetition of social comparison theory -- following the lead of others? The result is the same, but the psychology is different. Social comparison theory describes behavior based on our status relative to others. Whatever we do then is based on our dissatisfaction. The bandwagon effect does not presuppose comparison with others or any cognitive dissonance. It is little more than "monkey see, monkey do." The thinking is closer to "hey, that looks like fun" rather than "why them and not me?"[1]Women generally prefer men with deep husky voices because they seem more confident and not aggressive.The people who give the best advice are usually the ones with the most problems.The smarter the person is, the faster he thinks, and the sloppier his handwriting is.Our emotions don’t affect the way we communicate. In fact, the very opposite is true: the way we communicate has an influence on our mood.The way a person treats restaurant staff reveals a lot about their character.People who have a strong sense of guilt are better at understanding other people’s thoughts and feelings.Men are not funnier than women: they just make more jokes, not caring whether other people like their humor or not.Shy people talk little about themselves, but they do this in a way that makes other people feel that they know them very well.The Fregoli delusion is the belief that different people are in fact the same person. For example, a man in his early twenties fell in love with a woman who rejected him, then came to believe that all of his Facebook friends were actually this woman in disguise. This led him to think that her many disguises and impersonations of different people meant that she was as obsessed with him as he was with her. It doesn’t take much analysis to see the young man’s delusion as a primitive ego defense. [2]Women have twice as many pain receptors on their bodies than men, but they have a much higher pain tolerance.Listening to high-frequency music makes you feel calm, relaxed, and happy.If you can’t stop your stream of thoughts at night, get up and write them down. This will set your mind at ease so you can sleep.[3]Good morning and good night text messages activate the part of the brain responsible for happiness.Doing things that scare you will make you happier.The average amount of time a woman can keep a secret is 47 hours and 15 minutes.People who try to keep everyone happy often end up feeling the loneliest.The happier we are, the less sleep we require.When you hold the hand of a loved one, you feel pain less keenly and worry less.Intelligent people tend to have less friends than the average person. The smarter the person is, the more selective they become.Marrying your best friend eliminates the risk of divorce by over 70%, and this marriage is more likely to last a lifetime.Women who have mostly male friends stay in a good mood more often.People who speak two languages may unconsciously shift their personalities when they switch from one language to another.Being alone for a long time is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Travel boosts brain health and also decreases a person’s risk of heart attack and depression.People look more attractive when they speak about the things they are really interested in.When two persons talk to each other and one of them turns their feet slightly away or repeatedly moves one foot in an outward direction, this is a strong sign of disagreement, and they want to leave.-KelsieFootnotes[1] A Fool and His or Her Money, Psychologically Speaking[2] 5 Rare and Unusual Psychological Syndromes[3] 26 Mind-Blowing Psychology Facts That You Never Knew About People