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Psychology Tidbits

Psychology Tidbits

Written by: Circle Of Insight Productions
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Episodes
  • Why Attractive People Can Make Us Behave Differently Without Realizing It

    Why Attractive People Can Make Us Behave Differently Without Realizing It
    Sep 29 2026
    Attractive people can change the way we think, judge, and even behave—sometimes without us realizing it. Psychology suggests that physical attractiveness can influence everything from first impressions to how much attention, trust, and competence we assign to another person. In this episode of Psychology Tidbits, we explore the halo effect, self-presentation, and why beauty can quietly alter social behavior.
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    3 mins
  • Why Do We Want People More When They Pull Away

    Why Do We Want People More When They Pull Away
    Oct 1 2026
    Why can someone seem moderately interesting until they suddenly stop texting, become distant, or appear less available? Psychology suggests that uncertainty, intermittent reinforcement, attachment patterns, and perceived scarcity can sometimes intensify desire. But wanting someone more when they pull away doesn’t necessarily mean you love them more—it may mean your psychological reward system has been activated.
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    4 mins
  • How Can an Eyewitness Be Completely Confident—and Completely Wrong?

    How Can an Eyewitness Be Completely Confident—and Completely Wrong?
    Oct 4 2026
    A witness points across the courtroom and says, “That’s the person I saw.” They aren’t hesitant; they’re absolutely certain. Yet psychological research demonstrates that confidence and accuracy are not interchangeable. Memory is reconstructed rather than simply replayed, and information encountered after an event can alter what people later remember. This episode examines why sincere eyewitnesses can remember events that did not happen exactly as they recall them.
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    3 mins
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