The online disinhibition effect is a new concept in psychology that breaks down 6 factors that characterize a lot of online behavior – and how it can sometimes bring out the worst in us.
Intrusive thoughts are involuntary and unpleasant thoughts, images, or ideas that pop into our mind. They are a common symptom in those with anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD; however, the truth is most people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time. Common intrusive thoughts are usually associated with aggression, impulsive urges, and sexual imaginations. And (more…)
There is a lot of overlap between psychology and economics, because both focus on certain aspects of how we make decisions.
When I look at the current state of our economy – especially growing personal debt and low credit scores among consumers – I often wonder what psychological factors are driving this behavior.