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This thread is not about medical advice

Talk about experiments, mental diseases, medications, researches, and other interesting things about human minds and behaviors.

I think I've seen at least few tropers who had something to do with psychology so I figured this would be useful to some degree.

Currently I am freshman who is majoring in Psychology (and English), and so far I like what I am learning (Psy 101).

One of the things about psychology that surprised and disappointed me the most is that it isn't more about couch and talk but more of a lot of research. Well, I certainly hope that I don't have to do a whole lot of math. I'd probably have to do some statistics, though. Hurrr....

Edited by lu127 on Dec 23rd 2024 at 2:18:05 PM

Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#1251: Sep 7th 2015 at 1:34:32 PM

[up]Yeah. If you want Victorian ideas of "deviancy" shoved down your throat... tongue

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#1252: Sep 7th 2015 at 1:37:39 PM

Shoving things down people's throats is a common theme in smut, anyways.

It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes
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#1253: Sep 7th 2015 at 1:42:12 PM

If it's the throat then it's pretty tame smut.

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#1254: Oct 17th 2015 at 2:50:57 AM

I have a question aobut nonconformity, I hearing a lot that you shouldn't conform to trends, religion, etc. but I wonder if someone is conforming to nonconform?

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Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#1255: Oct 17th 2015 at 3:19:41 AM

[up]Erm. The thing with broad statements like that is... well... the answer is usually "yes-no-there's-more-to-it-and-who-told-you-that-anyway".

Because different personalities respond to social pressure to conform in different ways. Quite a few do the exact opposite when they notice it as a part of their whole package.

So... yes, there is social pressure to conform to cultural standards that can and will vary depending on whether an individual identifies with the wider group, a smaller cultural subgroup, several groups depending on their situation or is a more solitary soul who has trouble identifying with groups larger than three; yes, many members of a population will conform to many of those standards, but not all by any measure (but, of those who do conform to general expectations, nobody will conform rigidly to all of them at any point) and; yes, you can be a conforming nonconformist if that is the subgroup you strongly identify with and hope to be a part of.

Because people are weird like that. smile

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#1256: Oct 17th 2015 at 3:22:51 AM

[up]

Because people are weird like that.

Indeed. People are People. If you're totally rational all the time, there's something wrong with you...

Keep Rolling On
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#1257: Oct 19th 2015 at 6:00:20 PM

Is there any idea that can explain this line of thought:

"So I'm offered a lot of money to stay in that house for a period. It's a lot of money, and nobody ever spends that amount of money for no reason. It's most likely a sort of scheme and I should probably reject that deal."

Cynical? Or just being cautious in general?

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#1258: Oct 19th 2015 at 7:29:40 PM

Depends on the context.

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#1259: Oct 20th 2015 at 9:00:56 AM

Being suspicious of suspicious offers or requests strikes me as just plain reasonable.

When someone offers you a deal with no clear indication of how they benefit from it, it's because they don't want you to know how they benefit from it. Nobody offers a deal with no possible gain to them unless it's, like, charity or something. That should always be considered a warning flag that something's going on that you won't like.

edited 20th Oct '15 9:02:10 AM by TobiasDrake

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Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#1260: Oct 20th 2015 at 9:13:36 AM

Now now, no need to be so cynical.

Say, have you ever slept on a tub of ice and drank a lot of this funny juice?

Would you like to?

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#1261: Oct 20th 2015 at 5:05:49 PM

Since you're offering it, sure!

After all, you're nice and the internet never lies.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#1262: Nov 6th 2015 at 10:44:33 PM

This amused me.

I swear, there's a name for this, but I can't remember...

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DeMarquis (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1263: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:42:59 AM

That's called the Body Transfer Illusion and yes, it's a fascinating illustration of how we form a sense of self-ownership. Visual and tactile sensation can over-ride our intellectual knowledge of what our body consists of.

edited 7th Nov '15 11:43:17 AM by DeMarquis

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dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#1264: Nov 10th 2015 at 8:46:08 AM

Ah, I see.

Say, is there a name for a shock from learning that one's strongly rooted beliefs being disproven right in front of their eyes, learning that all they believed was a bunch of lies?

Such as, learning one's very respected and loved parents were actually a bunch of serial killers, that sort of things.

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DeMarquis (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1265: Nov 10th 2015 at 12:19:00 PM

Not that I know of.

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Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#1266: Nov 10th 2015 at 12:23:30 PM

[up][up]I think you're looking for "betrayed". tongue

Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#1267: Nov 10th 2015 at 3:43:41 PM

I think in psychology that is mostly called a "And how did that make you feel?"

It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#1268: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:30:07 AM

Ah, I see. Oh well.

Another topic:

How come do women on average react far more wildly to things like rats or insects than men do?

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Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#1269: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:44:28 AM

They are thaught that they are more sensitive. A woman who reacts positively, or indifferent to vermin is socially weird due to sterotyped gender roles. It is the man's job to be the one strong enough to deal with the icky monsters.

It is not so much a psychology thing as it is more about the inherent sexism of our socialization system.

It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes
Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#1270: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:46:07 AM

[up][up]Multiple factors. But, the biggest is going to be culture and the expected gender normative behavior drilled into little boys and girls. Girls get to squeal at creepy crawlies; guys can run from nappies and cleaning the bathroom properly. tongue

edited 11th Nov '15 7:07:06 AM by Euodiachloris

dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#1271: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:46:56 AM

Social factors...did NOT think about that. That's very fascinating.

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Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#1272: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:48:07 AM

Get ninja'd Euo.

It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#1273: Nov 11th 2015 at 6:56:01 AM

I did hear that how in all girls high schools, girls become actually very insensitive towards vermins.

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Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#1274: Nov 11th 2015 at 7:06:38 AM

[up][up]Sorry: posted, then decided to make some toast. Buttered. With Branston pickle and mature cheddar cheese. With a mug of tea. Am unrepentant. evil grin

Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#1275: Nov 11th 2015 at 7:34:20 AM

That sounds yummy...very yummy...

Roy that also depends on your area. Hunting areas and rural areas won't have that many screamers.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur

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