social psychology

By Jessica A. Froud and Steven Chang When consumers see others clearing store shelves, there is a natural human fear response to try and regain control by stocking up your own supplies, according to a Langara psychology instructor. Yet…

Reported by Duncan Anderson Confirmation bias is defined in terms of energy. It takes the brain less energy to confirm something a person already thinks is right, than to wrestle with new or conflicting information. Understanding…