Psychologist Abraham Maslow divided basic human needs into five stages. This article introduces his hierarchy of needs, from physiological needs, safety, and belonging and love to
The paradox of thrift is the idea that saving, a virtue for an individual, can harm the economy as a whole when everyone does it at once. This article covers how the paradox works,
The self (ego) is one of the most important concepts in human psychology and a key element in understanding an individual's identity and self-awareness. The self (ego) goes beyond
Every day, we consume goods that have traveled from all over the world. The coffee beans we brew in the morning, the smartphone in our hand, even the clothes we wear. How have all
The Stroop Effect is the phenomenon in which naming the ink color of a word slows down and errors increase when the word's meaning and its color do not match. We look at the 1935 e
The Atwater general factor system estimates a food’s energy by multiplying each nutrient by a fixed value, such as 4kcal per gram for carbohydrate and protein and 9kcal per gram fo
Deinstitutionalization is the process of reducing care centered on large institutions and rebuilding housing, care, and relationships so people can live ordinary lives in the commu
Film-induced tourism is travel to the filming locations of movies and dramas, or to studios and theme parks based on screen works. This article covers why it happens, famous exampl
Various strategies are needed to remain competitive and promote growth in today's business environment. Among them, outsourcing is an efficient approach adopted by many companies,
Parasocial interaction is the one-sided sense of face-to-face closeness we feel with media figures who don’t know us. This piece covers Horton and Wohl’s 1956 concept, the differen
In modern society, educating children is one of parents' greatest concerns. Although school education plays an important role, education at home is essential for children's holisti
A network effect is the phenomenon in which a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it. This piece covers direct and indirect effects, two-sided platforms and