I really appreciate all the Mastodon mentions and camaraderie for this essay. ❤️ I suppose I really should toot it myself:
I really appreciate all the Mastodon mentions and camaraderie for this essay. ❤️ I suppose I really should toot it myself:
Why do "Karen" incidents happen from a psychological perspective?
Revisit our exploration of cognitive dissonance—the uncomfortable feeling when our beliefs clash with reality—and why it often leads to doubling down rather than reflection.
This episode isn't about mockery, but understanding universal psychology that affects us all when our identity feels threatened.
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4dxvWWP
#Psychology #CognitiveDissonance #SocialIdentity #SelfAwareness #PsyberSpace
Understanding Defensive Reactions and Cognitive DissonanceIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston delves into the psychological triggers of defensive reactions when personal beliefs are ...
🌟 Social Identity: Shaping Perceptions 🌟
Social Identity shapes how we perceive ourselves and are perceived by others. It includes categories like race, gender, sexuality, and more.
🧠 Reflect: How do your social identities influence your experiences and interactions?
#RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #EDI #SocialIdentity #Leadership #Business
#Society #Wealth #Poverty #SocialIdentity #Progress
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. -Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd US President (30 Jan 1882-1945)
Social Identity Theory provides insights into political polarization by explaining how individuals categorize themselves into groups, fostering in-group loyalty and out-group hostility. This categorization leads to stronger identification with political parties and increased disdain for opposing views. As people seek to align with their group’s beliefs and norms, polarization intensifies.
#PoliticalScience #SocialIdentity #Polarization #GroupDynamics #Psychology
For all those #ScienceFiction #Writers ou there, here is an #AllternativeHistory #AlloHistorical change that could produce interesting results - what if Taylor Swift's current interest, Travis Kelce, was not a NFL player. Consider the Swift impact on other lesser appreciated activities that Kelce could have chosen.
For Example:
1.playing #Cricket or #Lacrosse (he could be an Olympian)
2. a regional #Poet or New York #Dramatist
3. In the Arts - #FilmPhotography (#Pinhole)
#CollageArt - #AssemblageArt #AsemicArt #VisualPoetry
#FolkDance
4. #Chess Competitor
I'm sure there are other possible endeavours that don't have as wide a public following as the #NFL that could have acquired The #Swifties enthusiastic attention. 😂
#AlloHistory #Culture #MassMedia #SocialIdentity #AlternativeReality #Fantasy #SpeculativeFiction #Writing #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Writing