Introduction: Understanding Social Proof Social proof is a psychological phenomenon that describes how people often mirror the actions and opinions of others. In other words, people’s decisions are often influenced by the preferences and modeling of individuals or groups around them. Muzafer Sherif (1906-1988), a psychologist, was the first to describe social proof in scientific […]
Dopamine, Games, and Motivation Dopamine plays a significant role in regulating our motivations to pursue rewards or avoid consequences. Our previous understanding linked dopamine to pleasure, but we now recognize that the presence of dopamine in the brain is not necessarily linked to our liking or not liking certain things. Instead, it plays a role […]
Behaviorism: A Stimulus-Response Worldview Behaviorism is a psychological worldview that emerged in the early 20th century. It is based on the principle that all behavior is caused by external stimuli, and that internal mental states or consciousness are not necessary to explain behavior. This paper will explore the key concepts of behaviorism, its major contributors, […]
Perception and Reality Theory Perception and reality have long been studied in the field of psychology, and there has been a recent resurgence of interest in this topic. The way individuals perceive reality can be influenced by a variety of factors, including mental illness, trauma, and life experiences. In this article, we will discuss the […]
Kranzberg’s First Law and the Challenges of Categorizing Technology and Science Kranzberg’s First Law is a truism that states that technology is neither inherently good nor bad, but it is a neutral tool that can be used to bring about positive or negative outcomes depending on how it is employed. This law is an essential […]
Theories of Personality: Carl Jung Carl Jung was a psychologist who identified a series of eight patterns that determine how the mind works, by combining the opposing pairs of functions and attitudes. These patterns are the foundation of his theory, which states that the mind alternates between taking in information and making decisions in the […]
