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.
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…
Sales are one of the keys to maintaining the social dynamic we’re immersed in. In order to encourage us to buy, we’re constantly bombarded with ads. We can’t see more than 10 or 15 minutes of television without seeing them.…
Many people are confused by the term “insurgency”. For example, is the Islamic State an insurgency group or a terrorist group? It’s not an easy question to answer due to all the changes this group has undergone over the years.…
Theory of mind is a socio-cognitive ability that allows you to connect with others. This skill goes much farther than simply believing you know what someone else is thinking or feeling in a given moment. Theory of mind allows you…
The Dutton and Aron experiment gave life to the misattribution of arousal theory. This is one of the biggest classics of psychology. It’s related to the attraction between two human beings and helps us understand just how surprising the human…
Sexism is the assumed inferiority of women as a group. It’s an attitude that has stuck around and evolved throughout history due to many sociological reasons. But sexism has long led to the oppression of women for the simple fact…
Few things generate as much mistrust as lying. Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you that no one enjoys the company of a liar. However, some lies are socially acceptable. We call them white lies and everyone uses them to some…
The world is full of myths related to sensitive men. This is why it’s a topic of great interest to many people, a topic we’re now seeing from a different perspective. Now, before we continue, we’d like to clarify that…
Think about the stereotypical image of an old person: isolated, at home enjoying their well-earned relaxation as they look at their garden or play bingo, at the age of 60. But is that right? The number of people over 85…
Everyone, at some point in their lives, has assumed the role of the victim in painful or traumatic situations. We’ve felt vulnerable, unprotected, and in need of care and protection. Victimhood culture, or victim mentality, reinforces this by making the…
Caregiving for dependent people can be a major challenge, on multiple levels, from society, to family, to you as an individual. Today, we’re going to focus on these people who help take care of the people most in need of…
For many years, social psychology has been studying persuasion techniques that can be used to change people’s attitudes and encourage people to behave in a certain way. This research not only aims to help create attractive advertising campaigns but also…