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Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Expert Science Tutor: Enhancing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities of Students

Role a set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave. As a professional science tutor, my role is...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Implications in Psychology, Marketing, and Politics

Cognitive Dissonance Theory the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding the Positive and Negative Effects of Conformity on Social Behavior: A Science Tutor’s Guide to Encouraging Critical Thinking and Independent Thought

Conformity adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard. Conformity refers to the act of adjusting one’s thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes to match the...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Understanding Social Psychology: Exploring the Dynamics of Human Interaction

Social Psychology The scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another Social psychology is a subfield of psychology that focuses on how...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

The Fundamental Attribution Error: Understanding How Our Biases Influence Perception and Judgment in Social Situations

fundamental attribution error The tendency to overemphasize internal factors as explanations/attributions for the behavior of other people on the outside rather than situational factors The fundamental attribution...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Effective Ways to Cope with Disappointment: Understanding Emotional Regulation and Preventing Harmful Behavior

After Eric failed to make the team so he punched the wall Frustration-aggression hypothesis Eric’s behavior is not acceptable and shows a lack of emotional regulation. Failing...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

Unlocking the Benefits of Altruism: Exploring the Multiple Facets of This Selfless Act

Altruism Helping behavior that is not linked to personal gain- Recognition and reward are not expected Altruism is a concept in psychology and philosophy that refers to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Social Psychology

The Importance of Attachment Theory for Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Adulthood

Attachment A close emotional bond of affection between infant and caregiver Attachment refers to the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver(s) during...

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