Julia Thomas, Author at Brain Fodder

Experiencing awe in nature makes you kinder, scientists say

Julia Thomas26/Oct/2015

Experiencing the awe of nature makes us more kind and generous In the Urban Dictionary the word awesome is defined sarcastically, but perhaps quite accurat... More...

EmotionHappinessPsychology

These are quite possibly the 9 best psychology studies…. ever

Julia Thomas21/Oct/2015

To most people, the idea of taking part in a psychology experiment doesn't sound like a load of fun. Who would want to be a guinea pig and have scientists meddl... More...

Psychology

Stop using this word and change your entire world view

Julia Thomas14/Oct/2015

The verb 'to be' distorts our perception of reality Simple changes in your speech and writing can have transformative effects on the way you perceive the w... More...

CommunicationIdeasLifehacks

These two words are a powerful secret to being happy

Julia Thomas07/Oct/2015

Saying thank you can bring a range of positive psychological and physiological benefits We’d all like to have a little – or a lot more happiness in our liv... More...

HappinessLifehacks

You’re more likely to be honest in the morning

Julia Thomas01/Oct/2015

Research shows that we're more likely to make better moral decisions in the morning than later in the day Did you ever notice that we seem to try harder to... More...

EmotionPsychology

4 mind games supermarkets use to get more of your cash

Julia Thomas28/Sep/2015

Here are 4 psychological tricks supermarkets use to make you spend more Ever wondered why almost all supermarkets have nearly identical layouts? This isn’t... More...

FoodPsychology

The attribution error: why we love to blame other people

Julia Thomas22/Sep/2015

The fundamental attribution error causes us to point the finger of blame and ignore situational factors Did you ever wonder why you come across so many idi... More...

Cognitive biasPsychology

9 psychology experiments that should never have happened

Julia Thomas17/Sep/2015

9 of the most unbearable psychology experiments you could imagine Have you ever thought of getting involved in a psychology study, whether to make a little... More...

Psychology

You’re probably using these 4 psychological terms all wrong

Julia Thomas14/Sep/2015

Here are the real meanings of these 4 common psychological terms Calling your friend a psycho is just wrong. So is saying they’re schizo, bipolar or have O... More...

CommunicationPsychology

Could laziness be the secret to success?

Julia Thomas13/Sep/2015

This business principle says if you want to rise to the top, it pays to be lazy... If you thought that climbing the career ladder was all about sweat and h... More...

IdeasWork & Money

Scientists say smiling makes your face more memorable

Julia Thomas11/Sep/2015

Smiling causes a range of powerful psychological effects, including whether or not someone will remember your face. Do you remember that guy you saw at the... More...

Psychology

Apple iPhone iOs and Samsung Android phone

The psychology of Android vs Apple

Julia Thomas09/Sep/2015

Our caveman ancestry explains why people form strong psychological allegiances over trivial matters like smartphone operating systems When it comes to choo... More...

PsychologyTechnology

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?

Julia Thomas

Experiencing awe in nature makes you kinder, scientists say

These are quite possibly the 9 best psychology studies…. ever

Stop using this word and change your entire world view

These two words are a powerful secret to being happy

You’re more likely to be honest in the morning

4 mind games supermarkets use to get more of your cash

The attribution error: why we love to blame other people

9 psychology experiments that should never have happened

You’re probably using these 4 psychological terms all wrong

Could laziness be the secret to success?

Scientists say smiling makes your face more memorable

Julia Thomas