3 Debunked Psychology Concepts (Power Posing, 10% Brain Myth, Opposites Attract)

Psych Papers

Nov 20 2023 • 20 mins

Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran go over 3 popular myths in psychology that have been debunked.

  1. Power posing: The idea that body language can influence confidence and behavior.
  2. 10% brain myth: The misconception that we only use 10% of our brains.
  3. Opposites attract: The idea that people with contrasting personalities are drawn to each other.

Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

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