7 things you probably didn't know about your psyche

 

    The human psyche is a tangled puzzle. Scientists all over the world have been trying to solve it for many years and yet much remains unexplored.

Let's talk about 7 surprising facts from psychology, with the help of which you can better understand yourself and others.

1. Most people will agree with the opinion of society, even if they do not agree.

This feeling is embedded in the subconscious since ancient times. A person needs to have support in order not to be cast out of the "pack" and rejected.

2. The brain can retain only 3-4 blocks of information at a time

Recent studies have proven that the short-term memory of a person is exactly the number of items of information, it is stored for 20-30 seconds, after which it is forgotten.

3. A person is not able to perform two complex tasks at the same time.

This is explained by the fact that the brain consists of two hemispheres and when performing one task, they work in concert, when another task appears, there is dissonance and preference is given to one action in the end.

4. Don't be in a hurry to announce your plans.

Having told in advance about his grandiose intentions to others, the brain kind of puts a "check" that everything necessary has already been done. Motivation is lost, and the person remains at the starting point.

5. It takes 20 seconds of a hug to build trust.

The fact is that when you are in close contact for a long time, the production of the hormones of happiness-endorphin and oxytocin-is triggered in both bodies.

6. It takes about 66 days to form a habit

The famous psychologist Philippa Lally proved that it takes on average 66 days to turn any action into a habit, depending on the complexity of the process and the character of the person.

7. Creativity grows according to the degree of fatigue

When you are tired your concentration decreases and your brain is less able to sift out ideas that seem ridiculous at first glance. There are more options for solving a problem.

Thinking we know everything about our bodies, we're wrong. Modern science moves forward and opens up new horizons of human abilities.