Why It’s So Hard to Shake the Way People Make You Feel

Good or bad, our feelings color how we see people.

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In psychology, a “trapped prior” is a perception of reality that’s colored, or trapped, by past experiences.

If not treated, trapped priors can turn into debilitating phobias. For instance, someone might have an overwhelming fear of dogs because they were bitten…