#behavioral-psychology

#behavioral-psychology

Amber flags are low-level problematic behaviours that have the potential to fall outside of safe and healthy behaviour but are not yet serious enough to be labeled as "red flags."

Venting can feel good because it provides immediate emotional release, but relying on it excessively can leave us feeling stuck without resolution.

The design of slot machines utilizes colors, sounds, and rewards to invoke emotions and encourage players to continue playing, even during losing streaks.

Smartphone algorithms are designed to capture our attention and hold it, but a new book written by an academic who studies them promises to help people take back control.

Eye imagery influences behavior irregularly, with few consistent results. While initially promising, recent studies show factors like context critically shape whether watching eyes effectively nudge generosity.

The shape, width, and surface conditions of the road influence how fast and aggressively people drive, akin to how water flows in a riverbed.

When people gather in large groups, they often act in ways that are different from how they would behave individually.

Jealousy can quietly disrupt relationships, manifesting as fleeting thoughts or needs for reassurance that ultimately alter communication and emotional connection.

"A lot of apps are designed using what we know from psychology research to maximize our engagement and engage the systems in our brain that drive us to do things over and over again until they become habits," Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research Director Erin Calipari told Yahoo News.