7 Assumptions Your Brain Can't Resist

We all believe that we are not deceived. The problem is that even if you are not naive, your brain works in a certain way, as it creates links that make it easy to deceive or deceive you.

It takes effort to get rid of these innate assumptions that are supposed to result from a combination of instinct and cultural upbringing, and overcoming them is undoubtedly worth it.

7 common assumptions that most brains can't resist

1. Justification means truth

The use of the words like “because” (mentioning the reason, whatever it is) when requesting a service increases the odds that it will be met by others.

Social psychologist Ellen Langer conducted an experiment in which she asked to skip the line to use the printer.

She tried three different ways of asking and recorded the results:

1.1. Excuse me, I have 5 pages, can I use the printer?

60% of the sample agreed to her request.

By repeating the experiment:

1.2. Excuse me, I have five pages, can I use the printer? Because I'm in a hurry?

94% answered yes.

Using the phrase "because I'm in a hurry" increased the odds of approval.

1.3. Excuse me, I have five pages, can I use the printer? Because I should make some copies?

93% accepted her request.

The use of the words “because of” or “since” is more important than the reason itself, and it seems that the presence of a reason is sufficient regardless of the nature of the reason, even if it is not logical or justified for the exceptional request, as 93% responded to the argument “because I should make some copies ".

2. The intellectuals, rich, and famous have credibility

Although there are cases of theft, lies, disappointment, and even murder at the hands of people who were once recommended by well-known sources, we still take the credibility of any well-known source. Well-known sources may be local accounts transmitted orally or through social media, and they are not considered reliable.

If a famous person recommends a book, then it must be worth reading. Once upon a time, an American presenter recommended a nice book, but it was later revealed that its author was deranged and criminal, and that he was not a writer in the first place. He even got some fame from sources that people consider reliable because these sources, in turn, enjoyed some popularity as well.

It is said that a person’s graduation from a prestigious university does not necessarily prove their intelligence, as the American pastor Jimmy Swaggart asserts that speaking in the name of God does not prove integrity, and finally the American billionaire Bill Gates says, “It is inconceivable that you care about others only because your moral principles.

3. It must be cool since celebrities do it

We must stop here at the book The Father of Spin, which is the autobiography of the creator of what is known as American public relations, Edward Bernays. In the 1920s, the American Tobacco Company assigned him the task of public relations. He then hired young models to parade in New York City, then told the press that a group of women's rights activists would light the "torches of freedom."

At his signal, the models lit Lucky strike in full view of the thirsty paparazzi, and then the New York Times (April 1, 1929) said: "Group of girls smoke for Freedom," which helped break down the stigma associated with women smoking in public.

4. A life of luxury and comfort increases one’s level of happiness

We delude ourselves into thinking that a life of luxury and comfort will make us happy. This is because the life of the rich is portrayed as full of holidays and times of rest and relaxation, as if these factors are essential to achieving happiness and contentment.

Most people agree, of course, because this is a lazy person’s dream. In fact, lack of activity, duties, and tasks lead to boredom and depression. This is self-evident because humans are innately industrious and creative, constantly needing challenges and achievements, and passionately participating in meaningful activities.

Perhaps, this is the reason why life coaches prefer to specialize in life among other disciplines. Well-being is important, but within the context of a productive and meaningful life.

5. If someone tells you something, and it turns out later that it is true, you will always take their word for it

This is the strategy used to lure a person into a trance in hypnosis, and it is the basis for the technique of hanging a pocket watch in front of the subject. The hypnotist begins by saying, "You're sitting here in the chair...watching the golden hour....yeah you can blink....your eyes are lumbering..."

That is, they say a few true, true things to build trust and credibility, followed by something that the hypnotherapist and the subject want to become true. The hypnotherapist repeats the pattern over and over until the person follows it completely into the uniquely surreal state, and finally the mind opens to all revelations.

Building trust and credibility is essential to the success of scams. The most brilliant fraudulent spiritual guides teach the most useful matters before charging the students a large amount of money in exchange for continuing to teach some additional useful matters.

6. You would be happier if you had more money, fame, or recognition

You are more likely to actually be unhappy in this situation. A study conducted at the University of Rochester revealed that achieving material goals and fame increases unhappiness. That is, these people tend to experience negative emotions, such as shame and anger, and physical ones such as anxiety, headaches, and loss of energy, despite their accomplishments.

Individuals who focus on personal growth, relationships, community participation, and physical health tend to be more satisfied with their success in these areas, and show lower signs of stress and higher levels of happiness and satisfaction.

7. Someday

How sweet it is to sit back, relax, and wait for beautiful things to happen on their own. Most of us tend to visualize our ideal future and hope it will come true. It is usually comforting to believe that you will become healthier and richer with time.

Optimism is also a good attitude, but daydreaming does not shed light on decisions. And the actual daily actions and sacrifices that lead to the accomplishments are worth it.

In conclusion

Let's start working hard on our future plans by following realism rather than dreams, preparing strategies, and preparing for the corrections and adjustments that life imposes along the way toward the goal.