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Key Term Tuesday: Dehumanization Why I Chose This Topic: Dehumanization involves denying the humanity of a group or individual, often justifying mistreatment and violence. It is a critical component of systemic racism and discrimination. Why It's Important: Understanding dehumanization helps us recognize and combat the narratives that perpetuate inequality and injustice. Resources for Further Learning: “Dehumanization: An Integrative Review” - Frontiers in Psychology “How Dehumanization Influences Human Behavior” - Verywell Mind “Dehumanization and the Psychology of Prejudice” - American Psychological Association #KeyTermTuesday #Dehumanization #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #DEI

Dr. Wayne Dyer said it best in his observation that "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” Each one of us sees the world from a particular point of view. One of the best keys to changing another person's view - or our own for that matter - starts with shifting vantage points. What's something you've seen from a new vantage point recently? #mindstuck #mindhack #persuasion #influence #stubbornness #twomonks #politics #psychology #perspective #polarization

Politics are often nasty. But they don't have to be... This week I'm sharing videos aimed at using insights from Behavioral Psychology to improve our Political Civility. First up, an inspiring story from 2020 about prioritizing shared values. #politics #behaviorchange #behavioralscience #disagreebetter #standunited #2020

Hello, A new book was published 28th March 2024: Please let me introduce myself and my book. I am Dr Kevin Franklin (Regd. Clin Psych and Psychodramatist-T.E.P.). My book introduces tests and validates a new to science Theory of Person. ToP is a holistic objects-in-relations and transpersonal model of a human being: hence “Humanity and Human Sexuality”. Also, ToP introduces to science a universal, prior-unknown, clinically significant objective dimension of spontaneity within personality. With this hidden-in-plain-sight ToP model, hypotheses were proposed and tested: These empirically demonstrate the “Origin and Nature of Sexual Preference”. And, serendipitously, the origin and nature of psychological-and-sociological dis-Order. ToP is a unifying new to science psycho-social paradigm for Social Science.   Dr Kevin Franklin Psychodramatist-T.E.P.                              Kevin’s book: Clinical Psychologist                     Humanity and Human Sexuality Perth / Whadjuk Country The Origin and Nature of Sexual Preference Western Australia                     View book trailer at [ https://lnkd.in/gpFxqtzp ] This book is available via Amazon, other book sellers and from Austin Macauley Publisher in the UK. It has two broad topics: Unified Role Theory, and Human Sexuality both straight and gay. Regards, Kevin

Key Term Tuesday: Microinvalidations Why I Chose This Topic: Microinvalidations are subtle yet harmful interactions that invalidate the experiences of marginalized individuals. They can contribute to a hostile environment and perpetuate systemic inequality. Why It's Important: Recognizing and addressing microinvalidations helps create more inclusive and supportive spaces for everyone, fostering respect and understanding. Resources for Further Learning: “Microaggressions and Microinvalidations: What They Are and How to Stop Them” - Psychology Today “Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send” - American Psychological Association “The Impact of Microinvalidations” - Harvard Business Review #KeyTermTuesday #Microinvalidations #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #DEI

What does "organisational politics" really mean? In this video I unpack Ferris et al's conceptualisation of "political action". #business #leadership #OD #OB #corporatepolitics #psychology #iopsychology

💡New Research💡Higher perceived inequality increases perceived prejudice against a wide range of outgroups. Furthermore, zero-sum beliefs and perceived competition serially mediate this relationship. Read more in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin: https://ow.ly/M1tg50R4sCs

The modern world tends to think of debate and disagreement as an activity for the trenches. We dig into our view and vehemently attack our enemies on the ideological battleground. But debate does not need to be thought of this way. Here is a better metaphor for debate, that might just change the way you engage when next in one! How might viewing disagreements as dances change the way you show up in them? #mindstuck #mindhack #persuasion #influence #stubbornness #psychology #debate #disagreement #conflict #politics #polarization

Key Term Tuesday: Racial Gaslighting Why I Chose This Topic: Racial gaslighting specifically targets the experiences of people of color, making them question the reality of the racism they face. It is a pervasive issue that undermines efforts to address systemic racism. Why It's Important: Understanding racial gaslighting is crucial for validating the experiences of people of color and fostering honest and supportive conversations about race. Resources for Further Learning: “What Is Racial Gaslighting?” - Healthline “Racial Gaslighting: A Pervasive Form of Racism” - Psychology Today “Recognizing and Responding to Racial Gaslighting” - The Body #KeyTermTuesday #RacialGaslighting #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #DEI

I think my smile is too big for the topic, but they said to smile for a photo 🫣. BBC politics discussion on cuts and implementation - for me Cognitively and in theory, "cold turkey" is simple, BUT in practice and emotionally - little and often "salami slicing" to embed, reflect on and maintain or tweak is more successful - but each situation is different, each has a history. Great discussion. Join us. #psychologythoughts #psychologist #bbc #politics