by jmalouff | Aug 17, 2024 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems, Psychotherapy
Individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) typically have very negative emotions and dread abandonment. They often engage in acts that lead others to feel outraged. These acts might including viciously insulting another in words or deed, brutally...
by jmalouff | Aug 11, 2024 | Cult
How are a religious cult and a religion alike? They both involve worship of a supernatural power or powers (e.g., god or gods). All religions start as cults. To become a religion, a cult must long outsurvive its founder. Popular religions include...
by jmalouff | Aug 6, 2024 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Reinforcement, Social media
When you like something or watch a video on Facebook, Facebook sends you more of the same type of content. I get many clips of comedians and photos of natural wonders. I never see cats. In essence, Facebook is reinforcing my being on the site by sending me content of...
by jmalouff | Jul 22, 2024 | Emotions, Human Thinking and Behavior, Social confidence
Social confidence is valuable. It helps a person make friends, find a mate, and develop a career. Many people have a low level of social confidence. Others perceive these individuals as unassertive, avoidant, or weak. I know about problems with social confidence...
by jmalouff | Jul 8, 2024 | Social Support
Humans need challenges in order to maximize their life span. These challenges can be physical, mental, social, physiological, or digestive. Physical challenges: Running or walking a long distance, resistance training, playing sports, etc. Mental challenges: Most types...
