Discover how the CNN Effect influences markets, consumer behavior, and foreign policy through 24/7 news cycles. Learn its economic impacts and modern relevance.

Film producer Robert Evans famously said, “There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth.” Evans had it right in some respects, as people can mistakenly create false or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Our mind wields a remarkable influence over our well-being. Its ability to ...

Intriguingly, this is what’s known as the “Ben Franklin effect”: when, after doing someone a favor, you actually begin to ...

It takes just the right conditions to produce lake-effect snow, but when they come together, it creates some of the most extreme winter weather found anywhere on the planet. Perfectly blue skies can ...

You’ve likely heard of the placebo effect, but you might be less familiar with its opposite, called the nocebo effect. Placebos are medications or procedures that appear to be actual medical ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Do you remember Darth Vader's famous Star Wars quote as, “Luke, I am your father”? Or perhaps you recall The Berenstein Bears books from your childhood? If either rings true, then you’re experiencing ...

The bystander effect occurs when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation, against a bully, or during an assault or other crime. The greater the ...

The entourage effect is a theory that purports the synergistic effect of combining compounds in the cannabis plant. It suggests that using them together may provide more significant health benefits.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. Do you ever find yourself doing something simply because ...