Gauri Sarda-Joshi, Author at Brain Fodder

Philip Zimbardo: Beyond the Stanford Prison Experiment

Gauri Sarda-Joshi09/May/2020

Dr. Philip Zimbardo is one of the most notorious names in psychology. He is best known for his 2-week experiment in 1971 on prison life: an experiment that had ... More...

LearningPsychologyWisdom

The science behind an impulse purchase

Gauri Sarda-Joshi02/Oct/2016

Retailers love our impulsive shopping habits, but these types of purchases are often a result of our psychological weakness. Impulse shopping, we all do it. Fo... More...

Mind & BehaviourWork & Money

The Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel your life is a fraud?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi02/Oct/2016

The Impostor Syndrome convinces us that we're not worthy of our own successes. Find out how to defeat your inner impostor. Do you worry that people will find o... More...

Mind & BehaviourPsychologyWork & Money

Feel like you’re missing out? Here’s how to make FOMO your friend

Gauri Sarda-Joshi06/Sep/2016

Understanding why we fall prey to FOMO can help turn you fear and anxiety into a positive force for good Why it's so hard to put the phone down Think of the l... More...

EmotionHappinessPsychology

Why chatting to strangers is good for you

Gauri Sarda-Joshi12/Aug/2016

Chatting to complete strangers might seem like a social taboo, but it can bring a surprising range of positive benefits More people live in urban settings than... More...

CommunicationHappinessSociety

The oversharing couple: How happy are they really?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi01/Aug/2016

What makes couples overshare on Facebook and social media? Is it a sign of insecurity, or true love? Couples who gush about their relationship over social medi... More...

PsychologyRelationshipsSociety & Culture

Does music help or hinder productivity?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi01/Aug/2016

Does music really boost your productivity at work or is it actually a distraction? Managers are often divided about whether employees should be allowed to list... More...

PsychologyWork & Money

The scientific evidence behind the power of the gaze

Gauri Sarda-Joshi19/Jun/2016

What can modern scientific research tell us about the mysterious power of the gaze? The eyes are called the windows to the soul. They have fascinated thinkers ... More...

CommunicationPsychology

Clowns make us laugh. So why do we find them so scary?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi17/Jun/2016

Clowns are supposed to be funny, entertaining, and lovable. Unfortunately, adults and children alike seem to frequently dislike, if not fear clowns. The phen... More...

PsychologySociety & Culture

Why free samples are bad for your wallet

Why free samples end up costing you money

Gauri Sarda-Joshi28/Mar/2016

Accepting a free sample triggers deep psychological responses that make us more susceptible to spending money Think back to your last visit to a supermarket or... More...

PsychologyWork & Money

Why is junk food so irresistible?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi26/Mar/2016

Our brains love junk food. So what can you do to avoid those irresistible cravings? Nobody is immune to the lure of junk food. Perhaps you're in a hurry; or to... More...

FoodHealth & LifestyleLifehacks

7 ways your clothes change the way you think

Gauri Sarda-Joshi29/Feb/2016

Researchers have identified a series of psychological changes that occur when we wear certain clothes We all take a little extra effort to look nice for specia... More...

PsychologySociety & Culture

Mind & Behaviour

Philip Zimbardo: Beyond the Stanford Prison Experiment

The science behind an impulse purchase

The Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel your life is a fraud?

Health & Lifestyle

Why chatting to strangers is good for you

Why is junk food so irresistible?

Work & Money

The science behind an impulse purchase

The Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel your life is a fraud?

Does music help or hinder productivity?

Society & Culture

Avoid these 11 errors in reasoning if you want to look smarter

Why chatting to strangers is good for you

Politeness: the secret weapon to winning an argument?

Gauri Sarda-Joshi

Philip Zimbardo: Beyond the Stanford Prison Experiment

The science behind an impulse purchase

The Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel your life is a fraud?

Why chatting to strangers is good for you

Does music help or hinder productivity?

The scientific evidence behind the power of the gaze

Clowns make us laugh. So why do we find them so scary?

Why free samples end up costing you money

Why is junk food so irresistible?

7 ways your clothes change the way you think

Gauri Sarda-Joshi