Psychology & Behavior
Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable mental tension you feel when holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.
Social Psychology
How the presence, actions, and expectations of others shape individual behavior
Psychology & Behavior
The Bystander Effect
The more people who witness an emergency, the less likely any individual is to help.
Psychology & Behavior
Broken Windows Theory
Broken Windows Theory suggests that visible signs of disorder and neglect encourage more serious criminal behavior.
Culture & Society
Moral Panic
A moral panic occurs when society becomes disproportionately concerned about a perceived threat, often leading to hasty policy changes and scapegoating.