Psychology Archives

How Social Media Filters Create Toxic Beauty Standards

Do you use social media filters? Did you know that these filters can actually do more harm than good? Almost every social media platform has a filter, whether it be Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok. While they can be fun, they can also promote an unhealthy and narrowing idea of what beauty should look like. To understand the controversy behind filters on social media, we’ll look at the history of selfie culture and how the Kardashians have made filters acceptable on social media. Then we’ll delve into the damaging effects of these unattainable beauty standards.

Always Trust Your Instincts—You Know Yourself Best

Why is it so important to always trust your instincts? What happens if you don’t listen to your instincts? The tendency to look to others for validation has diminished your ability to tap into your intuition and trust your decisions. Author Glennon Doyle explains how you can learn to always trust your instincts through quiet reflection. Read on to find out why trusting your gut feeling is crucial for happiness and learn to recover your capacity for believing your instincts.

The Key to a Powerful Personality: Have an Alter Ego

How does an alter ego help you become more powerful? How can you stop people from walking all over you? A strong personality doesn’t necessarily mean you’re intimidating. It just means that you understand your worth, and having an alter ego can help you feel more confident. Keep reading to discover how an alter ego will give you a powerful personality.

The Alter Ego Effect: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is The Alter Ego Effect about? Why is Todd Herman’s vision of an alter ego? In The Alter Ego Effect, Herman presents a systematic approach to performing at your best. By creating, shaping, and implementing an alter ego, you’ll have all the strengths and abilities you need when the heat is on. Read below for a brief overview of The Alter Ego Effect.

Kate Raworth: What Is Homo Economicus?

What is “homo economicus”? Does the assumption of homo economicus reflect an average economic agent? Economics, once focused on the study of the production of goods and services, has branched into psychology and now purports to explain the motivations and beliefs of the human beings who produce those goods and services. At the heart of the current economic theory is “homo economicus”—the idea that humans are rational beings making optimal economic choices in the light of perfect access to information. Here’s why the homo economicus model is ultimately flawed, according to Kate Raworth.

The Psychology of Social Interaction

How does the social environment affect human behavior? Do you behave differently around the higher-ups? Social environment has a tremendous influence on human behavior. People tend to act differently than their normal self around higher-ups and people from out-groups. Also, men tend to take greater risks in the company of women. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of social interaction.

Hormones and Neurotransmitters in the Brain

What is a neurotransmitter? What are the key neurotransmitters that shape our behavior and moods? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that pass on signals between the brain’s cells—neurons. Neurotransmitters play a key role in how you feel and act moment to moment. There are dozens of neurotransmitters at work in the human brain, but the most noteworthy ones are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and testosterone. Let’s take a look at the major brain neurotransmitters and how they drive behavior.

What Is an Alter Ego and Why Should You Have One?

What is an alter ego? Why does Todd Herman recommend creating one? In The Alter Ego Effect, athletic performance coach and leadership advisor Todd Herman reveals the trick that many professional athletes use to bring their A-game when it matters: adopting an alter ego. By doing this, you consciously decide which of your existing talents and skills to use to excel in your life. Keep reading to learn more about alter egos and when you need one.

What Are the StrengthsFinder Strengths?

What are the StrengthsFinder strengths? How are they described? What are your top strengths? In StrengthsFinder 2.0, Tom Rath describes the 34 innate abilities the StrengthsFinder test looks for. He also provides suggestions for capitalizing on your innate ability to achieve your greatest potential. Even if you read this book without taking the test, you’ll learn about the different strengths you might have and how to build upon them to find success. Alongside descriptions of the 34 innate abilities, we provide commentary on further ways to grow your ability, potential downsides to certain abilities, and situations in which everyone should

Morality: The Psychology of Ethical Behavior

How do people make moral choices? What is the key factor that determines whether people will do the right thing, ethically speaking? In psychology, morality is a subject that has been studied extensively. One of the key influences on people’s moral decisions seems to be distance—how far or close they are to the situation both physically and emotionally. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of morality.