Tag: Psychology

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Unveiling the Gender Divide in Emotional Abuse Effects

December 21, 2024 (updated December 21, 2024) Published by

Unveiling the gender divide with regards to emotional abuse is very important. Indeed, emotional abuse is one of those things that’s hard to spot but leaves a mark. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, the effects can be deep and long-lasting. This new article on the topic digs into how emotional abuse affects different genders, the ways they cope, and how society plays a part in their recovery. We’ll look at the scars it leaves, the role of psychological violence, and what research says about all this.

The Mystery of Cotard’s Delusion: Feeling Dead While Alive!

December 12, 2024 (updated December 12, 2024) Published by

Cotard’s Delusion is one of most mysterious human hidden phenomena. Indeed, imagine waking up one morning, and without any physical injury or sickness, you believe that you are dead. You may even feel that your body no longer exists, that your organs have stopped functioning, or that your brain has ceased to work altogether. This may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but for some individuals, this is their lived reality.

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Darwin’s The Origin of Species Impact on Psychology

November 24, 2024 (updated November 24, 2024) Published by

Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species revolutionized not only biology but also psychology. First published on November 24, 1859, this masterpiece introduced the concept of natural selection, profoundly influencing the study of human behavior, emotions, and intelligence. This article falls under our category of This Day in History, marking memorable and important events that happened on the same date in the past.

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How to Detect Toxic People via 10 Simple Questions

November 23, 2024 (updated November 23, 2024) Published by

Toxic relationships can infiltrate every aspect of your life, from your career to your personal relationships, leaving you drained, insecure, and unhappy. Toxic individuals often exhibit subtle behaviors that go unnoticed until they’ve significantly impacted your well-being. By learning how to detect toxic people, you empower yourself to protect your peace, make better choices, and cultivate healthy relationships. This in-depth guide explores the traits, signs, and strategies to identify and manage toxic individuals effectively.

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Altruistic Punishment: Why People Penalize Others  

November 16, 2024 (updated November 16, 2024) Published by

Altruistic punishment is a fascinating concept in social psychology where individuals choose to penalise others, even at a personal cost. This behaviour often promotes cooperation within groups, challenging the idea that all actions are driven solely by self-interest.

However, most of the times altruistic punishment can be connected to situations where a group punishes or acts hostile toward someone who deviates from their norms or lifestyles (should the group’s norms/lifestyle be fake or dissolute), even when that person does no harm to them directly or doesn’t harm to them at all but lives in a way they fail to understand.

Said otherwise, altruistic punishment refers to the phenomenon where individuals or groups incur costs to punish someone who violates or simply doesn’t abide to perceived norms, often to enforce social conformity or uphold group values, irrespective to the fairness or legit character of the group values.

Therefore, understanding why people engage in such costly behaviours can provide insights into the dynamics of social interactions and cooperation.

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