Category Archives: Cognitive Psychology

Articles on the acquisition, processing, and storing of information, and the exploration of internal mental states

David Pizarro: The Strange Politics of Disgust

In this intriguing talk, David Pizarro speaks about the emotion of disgust, and its far reaching influence on our thoughts and actions. He explains that while disgust acts as an effective defense mechanism against physiological poisons, the emotion also strongly affects our moral judgment as well as our political orientation.

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The Psychology of Shopping – Infographic

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This infographic explores the psychology of shopping. Believe it or not, if you understand a few basic truths about the way in which people shop, you can reliably predict their choices before they even arrive at the decision-making process. Continue reading

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Sir Ken Robinson: The World We Explore (Video)

Education and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson gives a fantastic talk on how the standardized nature of the educational system restricts the imagination and creative diversity of today’s students. He argues that rather than worrying about the future of the external world, more resources should be invested in breaking down the boundaries that society subtly sets within our own minds and hearts.

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Craig Tracy’s Amazing Leopard Illusion

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The image of the leopard above was produced by renowned artist Craig Tracy. Do you notice anything strange about this photograph? After you have tested your perceptive skills and drawn your conclusions, please check page 2 for the solution.

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15 Fantastic Liu Bolin Photos and Illusions

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Liu Bolin is known as “The Invisible Man.” He is an expert camouflage artist from China, who teases and taunts the visual perception of his millions of fans worldwide. Can you find Liu Bolin in the image above or the 14 photos below?

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