This article looks into this question and the cognitive bias (The Kruger Effect). Dunning – Kurger Effect The Kurger Effect is when people believe that their knowledge, intelligence, or general cognitive ability is beyond actual reality. It’s an inability to objectively judge their ability or competence, partly down to a lack of self-awareness and perhaps…
Why do people seem so scared of showing any negative emotion, or showing a negative side, and is this connected to the rise of mental health issues? This article looks into these questions to try and ascertain if this is so and why. I find it strange that the vast majority of people, seem scared…
What is the meaning of toxic masculinity, and why did Gillette fail so badly with it’s ad campaign? After hearing the news, I felt the need to try and understand and explain this, and the motivations of Gillette a little bit more. I also want to point out why this idea of toxic masculinity is…
Ever wondered why you like Horror and Scary movies? What is the psychology of the horror movie fan, plus, do they have common personality traits? I will be using the Myers Briggs Type indicator and the Big Five Traits Personality models, and other psychological motivations and concepts to try and explain it. Why do so…
Analyzing Anakin Skywalker aka Darth Vader personality type using the Big Five Traits and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). I’m also including other psychological theories and motivations. Anakin Skywalker – Darth Vader Personality Type As a young boy, Anakin had a passion for fixing and building things. It was Anakin who built C-3PO and his…
Are you freely deciding which party you vote for, and whether you’re leaning to the left or to the right, or are you just being lead by your genetic temperamental traits? Psychologists who have performed research in this area believe there is a strong connection between your personality traits and political thinking. So, whether someone…
What is Price’s Law, how it relates to work productivity and how it is connected to inequality and wealth distribution (Pareto Distribution), success in life and also decline? Derek J. De Solla Price discovered this particular pattern when it came to scientific productivity. However, he discovered that it also applies to productivity in all creative…
What is John Wick’s personality type using the big five personality traits and the Myers Briggs type indicator (MBTI)? As well as using personality models to discover his type, I will also look into his motivations and other aspects of his psychology. John Wick Personality Type I would say that John Wicks character was definitely…
What are some of the most interesting and useful lessons, concepts, or ideas that I have learned, or become aware of since discovering Jordan B Peterson. Also, what personality type is Jordan Peterson? Using the Big Five Personality Traits, & the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). If you don’t know who Jordan Peterson is, I…
What is herd morality? Herd morality is one of Friedrich Nietzsche’s main philosophical ideas. This article looks into the reasons for herd morality and conformity while adding other relevant psychological explanations into the mix. It also looks into modern day examples of this psychological phenomena. What is herd morality? Herd morality is a collective value…