Tag: Psychology

What impression management can look like in practice

Impression management is a well-studied concept in forensic psychology and sociology. It refers to the ways individuals deliberately shape how others perceive them—especially to appear normal, trustworthy, or harmless while hiding behaviours, intentions, or risks that would damage that image. In the context of offending behaviour, it is often discussed in relation to “deceptive self-presentation” or “social masking.”… Read More What impression management can look like in practice

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Sadism

Sadism in families refers to situations where a family member gains satisfaction, pleasure, a sense of power, or emotional gratification from causing another family member pain, distress, humiliation, fear, or suffering. This does not always involve physical violence. In many families, sadistic behaviour is emotional or psychological. Examples can include: A key difference between ordinary… Read More Sadism

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Why Do Some People Refuse to Help Unless There Is Something in It for Them?

Have you ever met someone who seems incapable of doing anything unless there is a personal reward? They will not volunteer, help a neighbour, support a charity, or even do a favour for family or friends without expecting payment, recognition, or some form of return. They may even discourage others from volunteering, insisting that “nothing… Read More Why Do Some People Refuse to Help Unless There Is Something in It for Them?

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“Don’t Worry, They’ll Look After You.” The Psychology of Inheritance and Why Money Changes People

“If anything ever happens to me, my children will look after you.” It sounds comforting. It sounds reassuring. It sounds like a promise of security. But psychology suggests that promises about future generosity are often easier to make than to keep—especially when the money belongs to someone else. After observing people’s behaviour for decades, actions… Read More “Don’t Worry, They’ll Look After You.” The Psychology of Inheritance and Why Money Changes People

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Can You Read Emotion in Someone’s Eyes? Neuroscience and Psychology Explained

Many people feel that they can “read” emotion in someone’s eyes. In therapy, for example, clinicians often notice subtle facial cues that seem to reveal more than words. While there is some scientific truth to this idea, neuroscience shows that the reality is more complex. The brain is highly sensitive to eye cues Research in… Read More Can You Read Emotion in Someone’s Eyes? Neuroscience and Psychology Explained

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Beautiful Person vs Cruel Person

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Beauty and cruelty are not simply about appearance. In psychology and neuroscience, the qualities that make someone beautiful “inside and out” are usually linked to empathy, emotional regulation, kindness, integrity, and healthy relationships. Cruelty and sadism are often associated with low empathy, entitlement, hostility, unresolved trauma, personality disorders, or learned patterns of domination and control.… Read More Beautiful Person vs Cruel Person

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Moral Justification

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Moral disengagement, developed by Albert Bandura. They describe how people can commit, justify, or tolerate harmful behavior while preserving a positive view of themselves. Here’s a fuller explanation: 1. Moral Justification Harmful actions are reframed as serving a noble, moral, or necessary purpose. Examples: Psychological effect: The person sees themselves as righteous rather than harmful. 2.… Read More Moral Justification

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Nucleus Accumbens is one of the brain’s key reward and motivation centres and plays a major role in:

It is part of the brain’s mesolimbic dopamine system, often called the reward pathway. What Does the Nucleus Accumbens Do? The nucleus accumbens helps the brain answer questions like: When something emotionally rewarding happens — such as: dopamine activity increases within this system. This creates: That is one reason early romantic attraction can feel euphoric or… Read More Nucleus Accumbens is one of the brain’s key reward and motivation centres and plays a major role in:

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