Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, explains how being mindful and curiously aware may help us break the behavioral spell of even the most addictive bad habits.
Category Archives: Cognitive Psychology
Enjoying Beautiful Cities
Past research has linked beautiful cities to human happiness. A new psychometric research project by CitiesBeautiful.org focuses on linkages to fifteen categories of civic beauty.Β We invite you to participate in that project. Continue reading
The Psychology of Sound – Infographic

Most of us are very aware that sound can have a significant impact on our psychology. For good or bad, auditory stimuli can influence our mood, emotions, and thinking ability. Sound can alter our perception of the things around us, and affect our productivity at home, in school or in the workplace. But did you know that sound can also affect the taste of our food? Consider the fascinating infographic below for more information. Continue reading
The Amazing Parrot Illusion
It’s a Jungle Out There – Optical Illusion
The Business of Color Psychology – Infographic
What would you do in order to improve the performance of your business? Would you invest all of your personal savings? Would you be willing to take out a massive loan?
Well, what if you could enhance brand recognition, improve customer feedback and increase sales without spending an arm and a leg? By simply taking advantage of the quirks of human psychology, such results are possible. The infographic below shows that by spending a bit more time on the colors used to market your brand, both you and your business can reap huge rewards. Continue reading



