Category: Psychology

Why Do People Do Things That Make No Sense? Have you ever watched someone make a decision and thought: That makes absolutely no sense. Maybe someone keeps returning to a relationship that makes them miserable. Maybe a person complains constantly about a situation but refuses every opportunity to change it. Maybe someone wants financial security but repeatedly spends money they don’t have. Maybe a person desperately wants to succeed but procrastinates every time an important opportunity appears. Or perhaps you’ve experienced the even stranger version: You were the person doing…

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An Introduction to Psychology Thinkers: Making People Make Sense Have you ever looked at someone and thought: Why in the world would they do that? Maybe someone you trusted suddenly behaved in a way you never expected. Maybe a perfectly intelligent person made a decision that seemed completely irrational. Maybe someone became angry over something that appeared insignificant. Maybe you’ve watched a friend repeat the same destructive relationship pattern again and again. Or perhaps the person you’ve had the hardest time understanding is yourself. Why did I react that way?…

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