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Mind Decoded

Mind Decoded

Written by: Yi Xu
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Welcome to Why Your Brain Does That! Ever ask yourself, "Why on earth did I just do that?" I'm not a professor, just a psychology enthusiast obsessed with finding the answers to the funny, weird, and fascinating ways our minds work. This channel is my journey of learning and sharing everything I discover about cognitive biases, social psychology, and everyday habits, all broken down into simple, short videos. If you're as curious as I am, subscribe and let's figure out our brains together!

Yi Xu 2025 Politics & Government
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  • From a Small Favor to a Big Problem: A Psychology Trick You Need to Know

    From a Small Favor to a Big Problem: A Psychology Trick You Need to Know
    Oct 5 2025

    This episode is all about a powerful tool of persuasion: the foot-in-the-door technique. I'll share a funny story about how I ended up with a part-time, unpaid job as a cat entertainer, and we'll explore the classic psychology experiment that proves how effective this technique is.
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    4 mins
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