Common Psychology Terms Explained Without Jargon
Empathy feels with someone; sympathy feels for them. Introverts recharge alone; shy people fear judgment. Correlation shows patterns; causation proves cause.
December 2025
November 2025
The Gap Between Thinking and Behavior
Intention-action gap: you plan to exercise but don't. Social desirability bias: you say one thing, do another. Habits override intentions.
Social Influence on Behavior
Conformity matches group behavior. Social proof follows crowds. Authority bias obeys experts. Normative pressure enforces group standards through judgment.
October 2025
How Metrics Influence Behavior
Metrics create visibility making performance transparent. Accountability follows visibility. They enable improvement but encourage gaming the measures.