Why do you act the way you do? Have you ever paused to think about why human beings behave in a certain way? It could all be fascinating when you realize some interesting and noteworthy psychological facts.

Over the years, psychological experts have studied human behavior, brain function, and more to find answers to various questions. However, there’s still some way to go. One thing is clear: with a better understanding of some facts, we can anticipate and predict our actions and those of others.

Continue reading as we uncover fascinating facts about human behavior you probably never knew.

1 Daydreamers are More Creative

Got your head floating in Cloud 9? Maybe that’s not such a bad thing, especially if it doesn’t get you in trouble and you become more creative than the next person.

Often seen as a negative trait, daydreaming may indicate intelligence and creativity because these two components go hand-in-hand. Besides, daydreamers have a more active and efficient brain, leading to an increased ability to think and perform tasks.

2 We Believe Others are Prone to Ads than We are

We often feel ads and similar information have a greater effect on us than on other people. Psychologists call this the ‘third-person effect,’ but there could be more than meets the eye because people can see the effects of their peers but not on themselves.

In addition, we are more likely to deny the influence or effect of an ad on us. This is more perplexing when you consider that you may not be interested in the ad. However, every piece of information we are regularly exposed to affects our subconscious, mood, desires, and behavior.

3 Dopamine Gets You Addicted to Seeking Information

Can’t get enough of the news, trends, and updates? That’s the dopamine trying to get rewarding, keeping you in the reward loop. Dopamine is a hormone linked with pleasure and enjoyment, but it also makes you curious and a bit desperate for information.

When you expect information each day, scrolling through feeds or watching the screen activates your dopamine loop, making you want more. However, there’s no end in sight for that desire.

4 The Most Incompetent Persons are the Least Aware of Their Incompetence

It sounds like a hard one, but it’s mostly true, especially if you’ve witnessed people talking vaguely about a topic they feel utterly confident about. They talk in a way that makes everyone else seem foolish, ignorant, and wrong. However, the opposite is the case.

As they continue speaking, it’s clear to others around them that they’re ignorant. Experts call this the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in which people think they are more intelligent and competent than they actually are.

5 Regularly Helping People Can Help You Live Longer

Are you big on volunteering your money, resources, and energy to assist others? You could add some years to your life. Giving and helping others has been shown to boost health and happiness.

Showing gratitude regularly can help you to manage stress, reduce the risk of sickness, and leave you feeling fulfilled. Psychologists have established that when we volunteer freely, we tend to live longer than others who avoid such responsibilities.

Conclusion

Are these facts fascinating enough? Now you know why some people act the way they do and why you’re keen to follow the newsreels for updates.

These facts show how dynamic humans are, helping us appreciate their uniqueness.