Things Are Out Of My Control (My Horoscope Said So)
"[W]hen individuals are unable to gain a sense of control objectively, they will try to gain it perceptually. … Feelings of control are essential for our well-being - we think clearer and make better decisions when we feel we are in control. Lacking control is highly aversive, so we instinctively seek out patterns to regain control - even if those patterns are illusory." Scientific American February 2010

Posted January 28, 2010 09:58 PM