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What is the Ostrich Effect?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Stu Dunn

The Ostrich Effect is when people aren’t motivated to believe negative information (e.g. deception, risky financial situations) as it isn’t in their best interests to do so – or it’s avoiding the fear of psychological “discomfort”. This is how some … Continue reading →

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Slip of the Tongue (Freudian Slip)

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Stu Dunn

Watching this short clip, can you pick what Josh says that indicates he knows that his wife is already dead?   Slips of the tongue (also referred to as Freudian slips) is a mistake in speech that often betrays an … Continue reading →

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