“Splitting” is a defense mechanism in which people unconsciously frame ideas, individuals, or groups in all-or-nothing terms (e.g., all-good vs. all-bad or all-powerful vs. 100% powerless).

This mechanism of lumping and splitting isn't limited to cities and travel experiences but to all of our experiences and encounters. For example, imagine going to a doctor's appointment.

Splitting also works the other way, where all the positive aspects of an image are split off to maintain a purely negative impression. People generally don’t want to hear about their idols ...

Orlando Bloom has turned to the wisdom of Carl Jung as he navigates life after his split from Katy Perry. The Lord of the ...

Psychology Humans Formula One race car drivers tend to blink at the same places in each lap By Darren Incorvaia May 19, 2023. Health & Medicine How over-the ...