Social Psychology helps us to understand how society functions. In this section, you’ll find out about theories and approaches to go deeper in your interactions and find out more about those aspects of people’s personalities which help and hinder living alongside each other.
Who would’ve imagined that dating apps could ever be of interest to the field of psychology? However, they’ve changed the way people date and meet other people. After all, this is the era of new technologies. It’s difficult for some…
They say that there’s a black sheep in every family. It’s a metaphor that people use to describe those who are a bit different from the rest, those that don’t toe the line. These differences can be in their physical…
Has it ever occurred to you that you started liking that song you used to hate because you had to listen to it repeatedly? Have you ever noticed how, the more time you spend with a person, the more pleasant…
Several popular sayings address the question of whether shared misfortune is more bearable from different perspectives. On one hand, the old saying “Misery loves company” basically says that you’re better off when misfortune happens to many people and not just…
Sometimes you choose not to reveal information even though you have it. You stay silent but that doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something stopping you from talking. Under some circumstances, you simply decide that it’s better not to share the…
You might think that you’re capable of ignoring your phone. But for how long? One hour, half an hour, two minutes maybe? You should try to disconnect from it at some point, in order to evaluate how much you depend…
There are several types of embarrassment. Although they mostly have the same physiological consequences, they tend to differ in terms of cognitive processing and the circumstances that produce it. Stay with us as we talk about why we often feel…
One of the greatest signs of Sigmund Freud’s genius was his ability to notice things in everyday life that most scholars of the mind didn’t seem to notice or consider important. One of these areas was jokes. Jokes, according to…
We can use different conversation techniques to get information from others. These techniques for obtaining information range from conversation to interrogation. We can also define the different techniques according to how invasive they are. At one end of the scale,…
Many elements characterize the structure of a group, such as order, hierarchical distribution, influence, prestige, and differentiation. Although most people know this, the truth is that the operation of a group is based on the distribution and configuration of some…
Statistics show us that many people practice passive communication. We may even do it ourselves, even though we’ll never have defined it that way. The fact here is that we’re talking about a communicative style that’s quite harmful to us.…
There have been several new studies in recent years on generosity from a psychological perspective. They reveal data that would support the benefits of practicing it. Some humanist-existentialist authors, especially Erich Fromm and Victor Frankl, emphasized ethical values and love.…
Taijin kyofusho disorder is a particular social phobia. It’s a social phobia that makes people scared of offending others somehow, either by saying something wrong, making the wrong gesture, or even by looking at them the way they do. As…
Labels are one of the fastest and most common ways to get an idea of the nature of what’s in front of us. Furthermore, they simplify many things for us. As such, they can be very useful tools. However, labeling…
The design and goal of psychosocial support during and after disasters intend to minimize the psychological and social consequences of a catastrophic event on people and their communities. Psychosocial intervention teams are usually comprised of coordinators, psychologists, and volunteers with…
Social entrepreneurship is fueled by technological advances that continue to shape our ever-changing ecosystem. In this new context, skills that weren’t a priority before are now fundamental in our society. Thus, organizations, companies, media, and even boys and girls are…
Selective perception is a very common cognitive distortion that affects your perception. It makes you see, listen, or focus your attention on a stimulus based on your expectations, without taking into account the rest of the information. An example is…
The social worker is a key figure in a correctional facility, as they’re there to achieve the objectives set out by the Constitution. Although you may not know it, the incarceration rate here in the United States is the highest…
Relational frame theory (RFT) is a theory about language and cognition that serves as an experimental basis for acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). From the perspective of relational frame theory, behavior and language are intrinsically related. This framework provides a…
Behavioral addictions don’t involve substances or drugs. People who suffer from them experience considerable deterioration in all areas of their lives. In many ways, they’re very similar to drug or substance addictions in their characteristics and consequences. According to a…