Doc… folks don’t usually give one another a break… and […]
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Moms often say… “You can tell a lot about folks […]
Framing Effect
Folks exaggerate… no exaggeration… Fishing yarns often headline tales of […]
Exaggeration Bias
Doc, ever notice how some highly skilled folks have zero […]
Curse of Knowledge
Whose side are you on anyway… mine or theirs? Folks […]
Myside/Confirmation Bias
I’m incredibly proud of my children. They’re a babysitter’s dream. […]
Beneffectance Effect
If I’ve heard it once… I’ve heard it a thousand […]
Illusory Truth/Availability Cascade
I can buy a brand name computer at 50% off. […]
Relativity Trap/Anchoring Effect
How often has this happened to you?
Event Boundary
A co-worker said “most folks make charity donations because they […]
Blind Spot Bias
In healthcare we often see birthing moms selectively forgetting many […]
“Peak End Rule”
Why do some folks have a short fuse and quickly […]
“Amygdala Hijack”
Ever hear “I’m not sure I can reach my ideal […]
“Impact Bias”
I can see a movie numerous times… and with each […]
Change Blindness
Most folks associate courage with fear… but courage is more […]
“Courage”
When we’re given a present our total focus is to […]
“Present When Present”
Individuals, especially in the mass media, are increasingly hedging what […]
“Prefacing a Conversation”
Expressions such as “Think outside the box”…”we’re boxed in”… or […]
Boxed In
There’s an out of control verbal epidemic gripping media commentators […]
“Verbal Tics”
Group Think and Band Wagon Effect are often confused… Groupthink […]
“Groupthink”
Ever wonder why do some people think they’re know-it-alls? This […]
“Illusory Superiority”
In explaining the power of the phrase… I can… when […]
“Power of Suggestion”
Analysis paralysis follows believing there’s overwhelming significance… in making a […]
“Analysis paralysis”
We just can’t resist… when a traffic accident unfolds before […]
“Rubbernecking”
Why aren’t strong emotions, ardent convictions, and descriptive details enough […]
Confabulation Bias/False Memory
“Oh shoot, now why did I come into this […]
“Event Boundary”
Stress sure turns tummies into anatomical gymnasts, with insides all […]
Gut Feelings
Summer’s ending, school’s beginning and “early Fall” means many students […]
“Fear of School”
I scream, you scream, we all scream, for ice cream. […]
“Brain Freeze”
I’m not very happy but I won’t say a word… […]