Can I Be Hypnotized Against My Will
Can I be hypnotized against my will, or do something against my will? No. This is the most common misconception about hypnosis, and it's understandable given how the entertainment industry…
The Scar Study: Expectations Effect Reality
Robert Kleck ran a fascinating experiment now known as The Scar Study. Researchers used makeup to create a realistic looking facial scar. The participants were told they would be evaluated…
The Power of Hope, Rats, & Resilience
In the 1950s, Curt Richter, a researcher at Johns Hopkins, conducted a simple yet revealing experiment that sheds light on one of the most powerful forces in both animals and…
John Bargh’s Revealing Priming Experiment on Rudeness and Politeness
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt your mood shift—without knowing why? Or noticed yourself being unusually patient and couldn’t quite put your finger on what caused…
Seeing Is Believing: Expectation & The Langer Eye Test
Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer conducted a simple yet astonishing experiment that changed the way we think about vision, aging, and even healing. In the study, Dr. Langer presented a…