Why We Make Irrational Choices: 12 Cognitive Biases That Hijack Your Decision Making Have you ever walked into a store, seen a shirt marked down from $100 to $50, and immediately bought it because it felt like a “steal”? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself in a heated debate, frantically Googling only the articles that prove … Read more
7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology Interacting with someone who always thinks they’re right can be exhausting. Psychoanalyst Juliette Allais and psychiatrist Frédéric Fanget link this behavior to childhood insecurities and cognitive biases. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relational stress … Read more
Why Some People Always Think They Are Right: The Psychology Behind Unshakable Certainty We all know someone who insists on being right, no matter the topic or evidence presented. Conversations with such individuals can feel like walking through a minefield. They dominate discussions, refuse to acknowledge their mistakes, and often leave others feeling unheard or … Read more