By Brad Bell Imagine that you are juror in a criminal trial in which the defendant isaccused of stealing a duffle bag from a gym. One eyewitness is positive that the defendant took the bag, and the other eyewitness is positive that someone else took the bag. The eyewitness for the prosecution was much more… Continue reading Are People Influenced by Trivial Details?
The Nature of Love
By Brad Bell Love is an important concept in psychology. Love is a word that could be defined in many different ways. What do people believe love is? What are the most important attributes of love? What types of love are the best examples of love? These important questions may help us gain a better… Continue reading The Nature of Love
Remembering Names: The Celebrity Name Technique
By Brad Bell Having difficulty or trouble remembering names may be a common problem. Imagine that you are at a party and you have just been introduced to nine people. How many names will you remember? Having to remember the names of people who you have just met can be challenging. If you do not… Continue reading Remembering Names: The Celebrity Name Technique