There are many things that we do or practice everyday that we don’t realize has a deeper meaning than what we know. Isn’t it amazing that there is a science behind every gesture, reaction and feeling that we experience? Here’s some cool psychology facts that you probably didn’t know of:
1. If someone asks you a question, they don’t ask to know.
When having conversations with our close friends, conversations come naturally. Sometimes, our friends ask us question that they already know the answer. They are just asking it verbally to verify the facts or confirm what they know. During these times, it is important to speak of nothing but the truth, as lies and coverups will not help in strengthening your relationship but it will rather break your friendship or relationship apart.
2. Bullies or people who have low self-esteem are likely to humiliate other people.
I bet everyone experienced to be bullied or to bully someone at least one point in their life. If you haven’t experience or done this before then good for you. But for some, humiliating other people is their way of compensating for their lack of self-esteem or confidence on themselves. They think that bullying other people will boost their confidence but they are definitely wrong. They are not only showing their weakness to other people but at the same time they are making bad of themselves.
3. Looks can be deceiving.
Let’s admit this. In reality, people always favor those who are good-looking or charming. They are the ones who easily gets accepted in jobs, varsity or in anything that they do. But as you age and grow-up, you realize that face is not everything. Yes, they seem pleasing to the eye and they are attractive but looks can be really deceiving. They are more than what they look and that’s what you should see more.
4. The Bystander Effect
Ever experienced seeing someone being attacked in public and you realize after a few minutes that everybody is watching but nobody is actually helping him or her? This is what you call a bystander effect. It is when people are less likely to offer help when there are many people watching or you are in a public place. They tend to be more aware with their surroundings making them shy or scared to help people in need.
5. Speaking in a Deeper voice helps establish Dominance.
This one is very useful in real life especially when you want to take control of something whether it be at work or in your personal life. I bet you didn’t realize this especially when you are in a situation where you need to prove to the other person that should be heard and unconsciously, your voice changes! It becomes deeper and more commanding causing the other party to subtly lower their voice and follow you. Amazing, right?!
6. If you keep your Goals hidden, you are more likely to succeed!
Did you know that not speaking about your goals will make it more likely for you to be successful? According to psychologists, sharing your goals and desires with other people makes it less likely for you to achieve it because in reality, you haven’t achieved anything just yet. It feels really good to verbalize it but it disembodies you from your goals. Your priority is to make your dreams come true and not to share everyone your goal without achieving it just yet.
7. Asking for advice is one way of making people open to You.
We all need a little advice from people from time to time. What we do not know is asking other people for advice means that you are willing to share your life and your troubles. Unconsciously, we tend to warm up to the person we are asking advice to and gradually, we become closer to them.