For queer viewers who rarely see themselves onscreen, just watching a full cast of queer women and non-binary folks navigate love, conflict, and longing can be powerfully affirming. The visibility feels both exciting and vital.
https://medium.com/prismnpen/queer-reality-tv-armchair-therapists-ea5f02c058cc?sk=d65c7abca0f0bd7a9debebf78030731f

#LGBTQ #QueerTV #RealityTV #PopPsychology

Being a psychologist on the internet can be frustrating.

4/4: (adult) Attachment (theory)

#psychology #poppsychology #pseudoscience #language #terminology #frustration #ackshully #attachment #secure #insecure #anxious #avoidant #anxiousavoidant #bowlby #ainsworth #crying

Being a psychologist on the internet can be frustrating.

3/4: Introverted extroverts etc.

#psychology #poppsychology #pseudoscience #language #terminology #frustration #ackshully #personality #introversion #extroversion #introvert #extrovert

Being a psychologist on the internet can be frustrating.

2/4: Learning Styles

#psychology #poppsychology #pseudoscience #language #terminology #frustration #ackshully #learningstyles #education

Being a psychologist on the internet can be very frustrating.

1/4: Fragile masculinity (actual theory) vs "Fragile masculinity" (twitter version)

#psychology #poppsychology #pseudoscience #language #terminology #frustration #ackshully #fragilemasculinity #precariousmanhood

"In fact, the big theme of Microsoft's "Growth Mindset" appears to be "learn everything you can, say yes to everything, then give credit to somebody else." While this may in theory sound positive — a selflessness that benefits the greater whole — it inevitably, based on conversations with Microsoft employees, leads to managerial abuse.

Managers, from the conversations I've had with Microsoft employees, are the archons of the Growth Mindset — the ones that declare you are displaying a fixed mindset for saying no to a task or a deadline, and frame "Growth Mindset" contributions as core to their success. Microsoft's Growth Mindset training materials continually reference "seeing feedback as more fair, specific and helpful," and "persisting in the face of setbacks," framing criticism as an opportunity to grow.

Again, this wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't so deeply embedded in Microsoft's culture. If you search for the term “Growth Mindset” on the Microsoft subreddit, you’ll find countless posts from people who have applied for jobs and internships asking for interview advice, and being told to demonstrate they have a growth mindset to the interviewer. Those who drink the Kool Aid in advance are, it seems, at an advantage."

https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-cult-of-microsoft/

#Microsoft #GrowthMindset #PseudoScience #Religion #Cults #PopPsychology #Management

Like anything, every time a specialized term becomes mainstream, its definition often expands and becomes less precise.

As a result, what was once a well-defined concept with clear boundaries often degrades into a broadly applicable buzzword, losing much of its original meaning.
#PopPsychology
#Psychology
#Gaslighting
#Triggered
#narcissism
#Trauma

The latest obsession for celebrity fans is the romance between actor Callum Turner and singer Dua Lipa. It's just the latest example of a so-called parasocial relationship, where fans feel like they genuinely know celebrities, leading to feelings of ownership, protectiveness, and sometimes disappointment if a romance ends or a star does or says something "wrong." Here's a story from Stylecaster examining the phenomenon. But we want to know, do you think this is really a fresh phenomenon, or is it just regular old fandom and celeb culture with a swanky new name.

https://flip.it/qt-C3T

#Lifestyle #Celebrity #Relationships #Psychology #PopPsychology #ParasocialRelationships

Remember reading the book Sybil (or see Sally Field in the movie) years ago. Here’s an update - yes, there was ‘fake’ news back then too.

#multiplepersonality #poppsychology #fakenews #hollywood #crowdedroom #sybil
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/28/books/sybil-50th-anniversary.html