Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Unexpected Events And Prosocial Behavior: The Batman Effect (2025)

A 2025 research study finds that unexpected events can trigger prosocial actions by activating the ‘Batman effect,’ with implications for understanding behavior during crises.

Halt Mal Team
August 9, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Dubious Research Tied To Red Bull Has Shaped Energy Drink Policy

Investigations reveal that questionable research funded by Red Bull has impacted regulatory policies on energy drinks, raising concerns about scientific integrity.

Halt Mal Team
August 1, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Psychology Research Is Mostly Fine

Recent review indicates most psychology research is reliable, countering claims of widespread issues. What this means for the field and readers.

Halt Mal Team
July 30, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Ants: Who Looks After The Injured In A Colony?

Research uncovers how ants tend to injured members, highlighting complex social behaviors in colonies and their implications for understanding social insects.

Halt Mal Team
July 8, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

The Quiet Bias That Makes Easy Explanations Look Right

Nurtured by mental shortcuts, this quiet bias makes simple explanations seem correct, but understanding its impact reveals the truth behind quick judgments.

Halt Mal Team
May 3, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

Why You Keep Searching for Proof Instead of Truth

Discover why your mind relentlessly seeks proof over truth and how subconscious biases might be hiding the real reality from you.

Halt Mal Team
May 2, 2026

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Cognitive Bias & Psychology

The Identity Trap That Makes Changing Your Mind Feel Threatening

Fear of losing your sense of self creates an identity trap that makes changing your mind feel threatening, but understanding this can unlock true growth.