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Aastha Raj

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As seen in: The Economic Times, MSN India, Flipboard, International Business Times (India), ABP News, International Business Times (Singapore), Inkl, Texas State Public Affairs Network
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Psychology says people who always reply with a thumbs-up emoji may not be cold, they could be choosing a shortcut their brains trust

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The human brain is constantly trying to conserve energy. Psychologists call this cognitive economy. The brain naturally looks for ways to complete tasks while using the least amount of mental effort possible. A thumbs-up emoji accomplishes several goals at once. It says: "I saw your message." Instead of typing an entire sentence, the brain chooses a shortcut. This is not laziness. It is efficiency. Humans have always simplified communication.
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Psychology says people who honk in heavy traffic may not be impatient, they could be reacting to stress, loss of control and mental overload

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Almost everyone has experienced it. Cars are barely moving. The traffic light ahead is still red. Nobody has anywhere to go. Yet suddenly, someone starts honking. Then another person joins in. Soon, an entire lane seems to be participating. To outsiders, the behavior may seem irrational. After all, a horn cannot magically remove a traffic jam. But psychology suggests there is much more happening beneath the surface. People who honk excessively in heavy traffic are not always impatient or rude.
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Psychology says people who say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ may not always be avoiding blame, they could be trying to reduce emotional pain and guilt

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In many cases, their brains may be trying to solve one of the hardest social challenges humans face: delivering disappointing news without damaging a relationship. Several psychological theories help explain why this phrase has become a universal social tool. Guilt management may be the biggest reason people say it Humans are wired to maintain social harmony. Researchers have consistently found that guilt plays an important role in regulating human relationships.
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