“The people who shout ‘Tell me the truth!’ the loudest are sometimes the ones hiding the most.” Psychology and neuroscience suggest several reasons why this can happen, although it is not true of everyone. Some people genuinely value honesty, while others use demands for honesty as a way to control or deflect attention. Behaviour Possible Psychology… Read More There is an old saying:
I think I will cry with relief when I finally get my own home again. Not because it’s bricks and mortar. Not because it’s an investment. Not because it’s a status symbol. But because it represents something far more valuable: Freedom. For decades, I lived under the shadow of threats. If I did something wrong,… Read More Freedom
From a psychology and neuroscience perspective, it’s important not to assume that everyone who lives from inherited wealth has the same motives or character. Some inherited wealth and continue working, contributing to society, volunteering, running businesses, or pursuing meaningful goals. However, when someone becomes excessively focused on inheritance, constantly discussing who will inherit, what assets are… Read More Reward and Motivation Systems
When someone is trying to maintain a carefully managed identity that doesn’t fully align with their lived reality. In psychology, possessions are often extensions of autobiographical memory — they anchor a person to their history, relationships, values, failures, and contradictions. Leaving them behind can sometimes serve a psychological function beyond simple practicality. From a neuroscience… Read More Identity reconstruction
“If you didn’t want me to say bad things about you, you should have behaved better.” 🧠 What it means (psychology + neuroscience angle) This idea sits at the intersection of social learning, memory, and reputation tracking. 1. The brain is a social recorder Humans are wired to track social behaviour for safety. Amygdalaflags people as… Read More Reputation is the shadow of behaviour.
Albert Bandura developed Moral Disengagement to explain something many people struggle to understand: How can someone hurt another person—and not seem to feel bad about it? His answer:They don’t usually stop having morals. They temporarily switch them off. That’s moral disengagement. Moral Disengagement The core idea Most people have an internal moral code: When behavior violates that code,… Read More Moral Disengagement
Personality psychology studies the consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make people unique—while also explaining why people can act similarly in certain situations. It asks questions like: Foundational Figures Gordon Allport (1897–1967) Often called the father of personality psychology. Key contributions: His big idea: people are unique, and psychology should study the individual—not just groups. Carl Jung… Read More What is Personality Psychology?
Personality psychology is an academic field within psychology that investigates the enduring patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that define individuals. It seeks to explain how personalities develop, how they differ among people, and how they influence human experience and interaction. The field blends theory, empirical research, and applied practice in understanding human individuality. Key… Read More Personality Psychology
In a lesser-known series of experiments within Social Psychology, researchers explored a simple but uncomfortable question: What do people do when they believe no one is watching? What they found challenges the comforting belief that cruelty is rare or limited to “bad people.” When anonymity increases, accountability drops. And when accountability drops, a small but significant number… Read More Cruelty When No One’s Watching
🧍♂️ 1. Individual grooming (one perpetrator) This is the most common pattern. What it looks like: Key signs: 👉 This is typically behaviour-driven and opportunistic, not organised. 🕸️ 2. Coordinated exploitation (networks or groups) This is more serious and less common, but does exist in investigations. What it looks like: Key signs: 👉 This is typically treated as organised… Read More Individual grooming vs coordinated exploitation (how to recognise the difference)
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 