Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor visits a curiosity of human temperament. I recall, preparing yard waste, making real effort to render the bundles not only functional, but attractive. One of my inner voices piped up: “It’s just refuse – why…
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Psychology: why people wear hairbands with ears
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor reflects about a modern custom. As a kid, I never saw hairbands with animal-like ears. Perhaps they came into being sometime in the 90s, though I can’t confirm I saw any before 2000, except perhaps…
Psychology: neurosis vs psychosis
Self-tutoring about psychological terms: the tutor mentions a possible distinction between neurosis and psychosis. Over the years, I’ve developed the perception that neurosis and psychosis both involve a different viewpoint of reality from “typical.” I would have gone on to…
Group dynamics: exodus
Self-tutoring about human behaviour: the tutor notes a trait he’s long observed. Likely, one important reason humans have come to dominate Earth is their ability to cooperate. Beyond cooperation, humans have another facility which, when noticed, might be even more…
Psychology: communication, part 1
Self-tutoring about communication: the tutor resumes from yesterday. Continuing with yesterday’s post, I understand, today, the realtor’s likely point of view. However, I have one final belief about it: I suspect he assumed they didn’t want to hear his advice…
Psychology: denial: when it helps?
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor shares a discovery. Denial can have the function of avoiding acceptance of a threat until your mind has subconsciously prepared you for it. In a healthy person, denial is a shock absorber. Denial is only…
Psychology: Why might one arrange deck furniture on a sinking ship? Part 0
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor reflects…. I forget when, or from whom, I heard the saying “…just like arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic…”; likely, it reached me a few years ago. My impression is that the saying is…
Psychology: what is gaslighting?
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor mentions gaslighting. gaslighting (noun): a type of emotional abuse designed to cause the victim to doubt their sanity. It is accomplished using lies, often in concert with bullying. Gaslighting is used to manipulate the victim…
Is talking to yourself recommended?
Lifestyle self tutoring: the tutor inquires about an age-old habit. When I’m alone, I often talk myself through tasks. I’m sure it’s beneficial, so did a little research. Apparently, there are experts who agree with me: talking to yourself organizes…
Psychology: what is monomania?
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor mentions the term monomania. monomania: fixation on a single topic. Source: Mish, Frederick C (editor). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004. Gilmour, Lorna (editor). Collins Essential Canadian English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Glasgow: HarperCollins, 2006.
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