People place too much importance on one aspect of an event and fail to recognize other factors.To combat this effect, it is important to remember to keep perspective, look at problems from many angles, and weigh several factors before making a decision.

The Focusing Effect

Greater expectations drive greater performance.The crux of this psychological phenomenon is the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy: If you believe something is true of yourself, eventually it will be.

The Pygmalion Effect

The more people who see someone in need, the less likely that person is to receive help.Researchers call it a “confusion of responsibility,” where individuals feel less responsibility for the outcome of an event when others are around. In fact, the probability of help is inversely related to the number of people present.

The Bystander Effect

Your mistakes are not noticed as much as you think.People aren’t paying attention at our moments of failure nearly as much as we think. The perception of our being under constant scrutiny is merely in our minds.

The Spotlight Effect

Your likability will increase if you aren’t perfect.Those who never make mistakes are perceived as less likable than those who commit the occasional faux pas. Messing up draws people closer to you, makes you more human. Perfection creates distance and an unattractive air of invincibility.

The Pratfall Effect 

The more choices we have, the less likely we are to be content with our decision.Even if our ultimate decision is clearly correct, when faced with many choices, we are less likely to be happy with what we choose. Because a wealth of choices makes finding contentment that much harder.

The Paradox of Choice

Understanding the psychology behind the way we tick might help us to tick even better. Many studies and much research has been invested into the how and why behind our everyday actions and interactions. The results are revealing. If you are looking for a way to supercharge your personal development, understanding the psychology behind our actions is an essential first step.

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