The Cambridge Dictionary provides two definitions for the word “violence:” Actions or words that are intended to hurt people Extreme force You may think you already know what violence is. Punching a guy on the street is violence, sure. But physical violence against someone that made you upset in a bar is far from the … Read more
Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting before he died? Franz Kafka and Jeff Buckley were not household names when they died, either. Many authors, musicians, and even psychologists died without seeing the lasting impact of their work. One such psychologist is Lev Vygotsky. Vygotsky was a psychologist who died in … Read more
Social psychology is simply fascinating. With a lot of questions to answer come a lot of theories behind human behavior and why we make certain decisions, judgments, or comparisons. This video gives an overview of social psychology and the impact it has had on the world. I’ll be going over a brief history of social … Read more
You have probably heard someone say that a person, school, or activity shaped them into the person that they are. They make the decisions they make today because they have been shaped into that type of person. But when we talk about “shaping” in psychology, we’re not talking about moulding a person. Shaping can influence … Read more
If you grew up going to church, the phrase “Good Samaritan” might ring a bell. In the Bible, Jesus tells his disciples the story of a man who was robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and Levite passed by the man and failed to help. A Samaritan, however, … Read more
If you’re here, you may have a research project or some homework that has to do with the term Social Loafing. Have no worries, after reading this article, you’ll have a complete understanding of what social loafing is, how it works, and specific measures you can take to prevent it. What is Social Loafing? Social … Read more
If you’re looking for information on minority influence and how it works, you need to know what happened on August 18, 1920. This was the day that the 19th amendment was ratified and women were given the right to vote. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was passed. In 2015, the Supreme Court struck down … Read more
There is nothing like the finish line at the end of a marathon, 10-miler, or 5K. You’ve been running for a long time, and you might be sore, but everyone is cheering you on. That extra encouragement gives even the most exhausted runners a boost to run a little faster and complete the race. Social … Read more
From the moment we are born, we are given a lot of information. Our parents speak to us in a language that we eventually understand, we are taught rules that we eventually follow, and we witness memories that become lessons. As we grow up, the language becomes a way of communicating with people around us. … Read more
Who are you? No, really? This is a big question, but it can be answered with just a few words. “I’m a student.” “I’m a man.” “I’m a nice person.” “I’m a healer.” The list goes on and on. The way that we identify ourselves and think of ourselves influence our mood, our motivation, and … Read more
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