The Psychology of Everyday Life

100 Psychology Facts About the Biases, Habits, and Hidden Forces That Shape You

De: Adrian Holt

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Ever wonder why you do things without thinking, miss what is right in front of you, or follow the crowd even when you shouldn’t?

The Psychology of Everyday Life reveals the hidden patterns behind daily choices with 100 short psychology facts you can see in action at work, in relationships, and online. Each entry is quick to read, easy to grasp, and built to change how you notice, decide, and respond.

What you’ll explore

• Cognitive shortcuts: anchoring, availability, confirmation, the planning fallacy, and more, with simple ways to spot them before they sway you

• Habits and motivation: why routines form on autopilot and how to nudge them toward better outcomes

• Attention and memory: everyday illusions and slips that shape what you notice and recall

• Emotions and decisions: how feelings steer choices and how to keep your cool when it matters

• Social influence: halo effect, social proof, conformity, and the small signals that tilt group behavior

How this book helps

• Turn curiosity into practical awareness so you make clearer decisions

• Catch common traps in real time and choose a better next move

• Communicate with more empathy and read situations with less guesswork

• Build small, repeatable habits that support focus and follow-through

Short entries. Plain language. Real-world examples you can observe the same day.

Perfect for curious readers, students, creatives, and anyone who wants a sharper lens on human behavior, cognitive biases, decision making, habits, attention, and memory. Also makes a thoughtful gift for friends or coworkers who love quick, eye-opening reads.

Eye-opening. Practical.

The Psychology of Everyday Life will change the way you see yourself and everyone around you.