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Expected Utility Theory (EUT)
Expected Utility Theory rests on a set of fundamental axioms of rationality that guide how individuals make decisions under uncertainty.
Brainwashing
Personal Brainwashing Techniques: Basic Indoctrination
There is a brainwashing technique that starts out with a factual statement, then progressively increases the sense of confusion in the viewer, reader, or listener, by indicating something has been proven, which has not.
Brainwashing
Social Control: Social Brainwashing Theories
Social brainwashing theories delve into how individuals or groups can be manipulated into adopting beliefs or behaviours against their will.
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Social Control: The Self-police Parade
The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.
Anxiety
Questioning One’s Assumptions
Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, emphasized the importance of self-exploration and the questioning of one’s assumptions
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Organismic Processes and the Organismic Self
Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.
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Social Control, Manipulation, Programming, and Brainwashing
The concepts of social control, manipulation, and brainwashing have rich histories and are intertwined with various social, psychological, and political theories.
Cognitive Distortions
Introduction to Skepticism
Skepticism, in philosophy, is the practice of questioning and critically examining claims of knowledge, truth, or belief.
Carl Rogers
Perfectionism
Perfectionism is often seen as a trait that leads people to success. It’s frequently associated with a high standard of performance and an intense work ethic. However, it also comes with its set of challenges that can impede an individual’s well-being and growth.
Anxiety
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions refer to irrational or biased ways of thinking that can negatively affect our emotions and behaviours.