What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Why Do I Throw The Instructions Away?What Was I Thinking Wednesday? Why Do I Throw The Instructions Away?
Counseling On Demand
Dr. Fred Riley unpacks the psychology behind quirky behaviors like tossing instructions and pretending interest to fit in.
18:44•22 May 2019
Why Do We Toss Instructions? Unpacking Our Quirky Habits with Dr. Fred Riley
“You don't want to reach past them, you don't want to go to the next aisle and have to come back. Like man, that is a really good looking box of frosted flakes you're looking at there. I think what we're talking about is we're going to try to make our behavior look normal by saying: you know I'm interested in this, but in an effort to make our behavior look normal, we can look pretty funny and guess what the person probably knows, what you're doing anyways, totally right every time, right?”
Ever wondered why you throw away instructions even though you know you'll need them later? Or why you can't resist clinking salad tongs together before using them? In this episode of 'Counseling On Demand', Dr. Fred Riley dives into the psychology behind these quirky behaviors. He explores why we sometimes pretend to be interested in products we don't want or reject help when we really need it. Dr.
Riley's insights help us understand the deeper reasons behind these actions, revealing how recognizing these patterns can lead to positive changes in our behavior. Whether you're curious about your own habits or just love a good psychological deep dive, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. Tune in and discover why we do the odd things we do, and how understanding these quirks can make a real difference in our lives.
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