This article shows that people who score higher in psychological entitlement are more likely to respond with anger when they experience bad luck, even when no one is to blame. This effect is specific to personal experiences and does not extend to imagining others in similar situations.
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Goff and colleagues show that Black boys are perceived as older, less innocent, and more culpable than their White peers—perceptions linked to harsher disciplinary and policing decisions. This research demonstrates a form of racialized dehumanization that contributes to real‑world disparities in treatment and punishment.
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Leon Festinger’s A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance proposes that people experience psychological discomfort (dissonance) when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, and will strive to reduce this discomfort by changing one or more of these elements. The theory explains a wide range of human behaviors related to justification, attitude change, and rationalization
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Eli Pariser’s The Filter Bubble argues that personalization algorithms on platforms like Google and Facebook selectively curate what we see online based on our data, creating “filter bubbles” that limit exposure to diverse information and reinforce existing beliefs. This invisible tailoring of content shapes individual worldviews, can foster intellectual isolation, and has broader implications for society, democracy, and public discourse.
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In Brief: While the holidays are often framed as a time for togetherness, for many, they represent a peak period
Going No Contact: The Psychology of Family Estrangement and Self-Preservation Read More »
In Brief: Gaslighting is more than just lying; it is a systematic attempt to erode an individual’s sense of self
Shadows and Lies: The Psychological Architecture of Gaslighting and DARVO Read More »
In Brief: Mass delusion is rarely the result of a sudden break from reality; it is a gradual capture of
The Architecture of Delusion: Heuristics, Extremism, and the Mechanics of Mass Delusion Read More »
In Brief: Certain phrases are designed not to open dialogue, but to close it. By using “weaponized empathy” through emotional
Weaponized Empathy: The Psychology of Persuasive Phrases and Moral Framing Read More »
In Brief: The “Karen” phenomenon reflects the intersection of cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and social identity threat. When central beliefs
