What are the differences between the empathiser and systemiser brain’s thinking styles, and how these two types process the world? Empathiser vs Systemiser Explained They refer to the two core dimensions in Simon Baron-Cohen’s Empathising–Systemising (E–S) theory, a framework for understanding individual differences in thinking style. It was developed primarily to explain typical sex differences…
The psychology of chronic jealousy, including behaviours and possible causes, including past experiences, trauma, and genetic personality traits. Behavioural Features The person often interprets ordinary friendliness, politeness, eye contact, conversation, or basic social courtesy from their partner toward other women as evidence of romantic or sexual interest. Normal cues such as (smiling, chatting, holding a…
What is the personality type, big five traits and MBTI of Andy Burnham? Also, including general psychology, motivations, and personal view. Andy Burnham (born 1970) is a British Labour politician and, as of mid-2026, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Raised in a working-class Catholic family in Culcheth near Manchester and Liverpool, he studied at…
Some people love to interfere and meddle in people’s lives, and why they often make things worse, even resulting in conflicts? Ignorance Human psychology is far more complicated than most realise. Most people tend to think that because they are human, they understand humans, themselves and other people. However, for most, perhaps all, this simply…
Is xenophobia and prejudice something that we are taught, or is it something deeper, genetic, and human nature? Xenophobia Definition “Xenophobia is the intense fear, dislike, or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anything perceived as strange and foreign.” This can include personality types, disorders and general behavioural traits that are not considered normal. {Evolutionary psychology…
Why is it that the vast majority of predictions made by the vast majority of people are completely wrong? This includes many people in authority and power, such as politicians. What does the research say? Extensive psychological and behavioural research strongly supports the claim that most people’s predictions are frequently wrong or poorly calibrated. This…
Why do some grown adults still play video games? Including the general psychology, personality, and the benefits? Benefits of Playing Video Games? Video games can enhance brain function in several areas Better problem-solving, attention, and executive function. Strategy and action games improve cognitive flexibility, multitasking, task-switching, and the ability to process multiple information streams. Enhanced…
What is the psychology of our assumption-making process? Assumptions vs facts. Where do assumptions come from, and should we trust them? Psychology of Assumption The process of assumptions is a core feature of human cognition, backed by decades of psychological research, though awareness and training can reduce it. Assumptions derive from our fast thinking system,…
Many left-wing politicians like Kier Starmer are still labelling ordinary and genuinely concerned people as far-right. This happened very recently with the Unite the Kingdom march in May 2026. Why do they keep making the same mistake? Why Do They Label Ordinary People Far-Right? Post-1960s progressive ideology views nation-states, borders, and “nativism” with suspicion. Large-scale…
What is the psychology, personality, thinking and motivations of bad drivers that drive too fast, tail gate, and other types of dangerous behaviour? The psychology of bad drivers involves a mix of cognitive biases, personality traits, emotional regulation issues, and situational factors. Traffic psychology research shows that bad driving isn’t just about “bad people” or…