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14 Interesting Psychological Facts About Human Being

Human Psychology

By Noble MondayPublished 7 months ago 3 min read
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We will learn about fourteen fascinating topics today.

However, very few individuals are aware of the psychological foundations of our common humanity. Some of the most "human" actions are habitually disregarded, which causes some people to ultimately go against their nature. For instance, if you examine prevalent social standards, you might find that our civilization is built upon major misconceptions about the way that actual people think, feel, and function. In light of this, let's explore fourteen fascinating—and occasionally startling—facts about the fundamental behaviors that define the human condition.

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There are many individuals in the world who come from various backgrounds, observe various cultures, appreciate various viewpoints, and take various paths. Regardless of how different we appear to be, at

We share a great deal in common at our very core. We have physical similarities,

Of course, we have ten fingers and just as many toes, one head, two eyes, ten fingers, and so on.

comparable psychological processes. Despite the fact that we are on different sides of the globe, we all have common

actions that have an impact on the decisions we take, the people we like, and the objectives we seek.

There are many individuals in the world who come from various backgrounds, observe various cultures, appreciate various viewpoints, and take various paths. Regardless of how different we appear.

We share a great deal in common at our very core. We have physical similarities,

Of course, we have ten fingers and just as many toes, one head, two eyes, ten fingers, and so on.

When you accept payment for something, it’s no longer a passion project. It becomes something you do “for the money,” and that makes it far less intrinsically motivating. Even though you might be hoping for a big payoff, the best things you do in life won’t earn you a penny.

comparable psychological processes. Despite the fact that we are on different sides of the globe, we all have common

actions that have an impact on the decisions we take, the people we like, and the objectives we seek.

However, very few individuals are aware of the psychological foundations of our common humanity.

Some of the most "human" actions are regularly disregarded and overlooked, which causes some individuals to

eventually defy human

Yet few people understand the psychological roots of our shared humanity. Some of the most “human” behaviors are routinely ignored and dismissed, leading some people to ultimately defy human nature. For example, if you analyze common social norms, you might discover that our society is structured around huge misconceptions about how real humans think, feel, and work. With that in mind, let’s dive into fourteen interesting, and sometimes surprising, facts about the very behaviors that make us human.

1. The Work Paradox Does money make us more or less motivated to perform at our best? You might think a big paycheck will motivate you to excel at your job, but the opposite is more often true. People tend to work harder on projects when they are not paid enough — or anything at all. In other words, as strange as it sounds, earning a paycheck may ultimately decrease your motivation. Why? Because your intentions have changed.

When you accept payment for something, it’s no longer a passion project. It becomes something you do “for the money,” and that makes it far less intrinsically motivating. Even though you might be hoping for a big payoff, the best things you do in life won’t earn you a penny.

2. The Downside of Preparation Before facing a challenge, many people like to prepare a backup plan — a Plan A and a Plan B. You prep as much as possible so that you stand the best chance of succeeding, but what if your backup plan is hurting your chances of success?

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