Abraham Maslow
Masking
In this article, we will look at masks in relation to human psychology as made popular by Erving Goffman, and how they apply to the ego.
AI News
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.
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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.
Anxiety
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions refer to irrational or biased ways of thinking that can negatively affect our emotions and behaviours.
Self-concept
The flawed self
An article discussing the idea of a flawed self, which is a concept that describes how some people have a negative view of themselves and their worth as a result of their experiences, beliefs, and interactions with others.
Social comparison
Social comparison
This article explores social comparison, which is the process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, often based on appearance, achievements, abilities, or preferences.
analytical psychology
Wholeness theory of self-esteem
This article describes in-full the thesis of The wholeness theory of self-esteem, which proposes that humans are multiplicities and our self-esteem is undermined by personality dissociations.
Psychological theories
Structural dissociation theory
In this article, we will explore how structural dissociation theory can help us understand the link between trauma, dissociation, and low self-esteem
Self-esteem
Self-esteem – the secret to manipulating the masses
This article proposes that the majority of people do not love themselves, and that this leads them to develop some form of personality disorder, which in turn leaves them open to manipulation because they develop a deep attachment to personal validation from the external world.
Growth Mindset
Self-esteem
In this article, we will explore the concept of self-esteem, its benefits and challenges, and some strategies to improve it.