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Unveiling the Mysteries of Attraction and Mate Selection: Insights from a Psychology Lecture
Introduction to Attraction and Mate Selection In the realms of psychology, understanding the complexities of human attraction and mate selection offers a fascinating glimpse into our social behaviors and evolutionary predispositions. A recent lecture delved deep into these topics, presenting a blend of biological, psychological, and social perspectives that shape how and why we are Continue reading
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The Complexity of Romance: Beyond Emotions to Biological Imperatives
Romantic relationships, historically framed within the realm of emotional landscapes, have evolved in our understanding thanks to advances in brain imaging. Contrary to past beliefs, recent studies suggest that the core of romantic love might reside less in the emotional cortex and more within the brainstem and paralimbic systems. This groundbreaking insight suggests that love Continue reading
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Identity and Mental Health: The Need to Connect
In the realm of psychology, the concept of social identity delves deep into our inherent need to belong while also highlighting the potential for prejudice and discrimination. As we embark on understanding the intricacies of social identity, it becomes clear that while our connections define us, they also set the stage for societal divisions. This Continue reading
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Understanding Emotions and Their Role in Our Lives: A Deep Dive into Our Psychological Landscape
Today, let’s delve into the complex world of our emotions, which, akin to a tree, root deeply into both our biological and social frameworks. Imagine this: environmental factors, historical trauma, genetics, and biology intertwine to form the intricate roots of our being. They influence who we become, marking us with the scars of past traumas Continue reading
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Connection between identity and loneliness
Social identity theory suggests that people derive their sense of self from their membership in social groups, such as family, ethnic groups, and communities. The theory also posits that people tend to categorize themselves and others into groups based on shared characteristics and experiences, which can lead to a sense of belonging and self-esteem. However, Continue reading
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The Real Monster Among us!
This presentation was done as part of Dr. Peterson’s in-residence service for Tohono O’odham Community College. The topic covers homicides, psychopaths, and serial killers. The purpose is to highlight the real monsters around us and who can be defined as truly evil. Continue reading
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Peer Support Programs and Mental Disabilities
Peer support can be useful for some but not all suffers of mental illness. Continue reading
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Presentation to Southern Arizona Association for Education of Young Children Annual 2020 CONFERENCE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION DURING STRESS AND A PANDEMICLA IMPORTANCE DE LA PERTENENCIA Y LACONEXIÓN DURANTE EL ESTRÉS Y UNA PANDEMIA Link to Apple podcast [CLICK HERE] Goals of Presentation: 1.Describe the finding of research during COVID-19 crisis on belonging, social connection, and identity. (Describir el hallazgo de la investigación durante la crisis de COVID-19 sobre pertenencia, conexión social e identidad.) 2.Provide an understanding of how identity influence social belonging and how Continue reading
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Social Belonging – Beyond a simple emotion
If we look at the majority of psychological research on social belonging we see that it often is reduced to a minor type of emotion that bring a happy feeling when it is there and a sad feeling when it is absent. But over the last few decades we have discovered that social belonging is Continue reading
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Welcome—I’m Dr. Curtis Peterson.
Thank you for visiting my site dedicated to exploring the powerful connection between identity and loneliness. For over 20 years, I’ve studied how our sense of self and our need for social connection shape nearly every aspect of human experience.
My mission is to highlight a fundamental truth: we are a deeply social species, and when that need for belonging is ignored or denied, it can lead to a wide range of emotional, psychological, and even physical challenges. Through research, education, and practical tools, I aim to help individuals and organizations recognize the critical role of connection—and how embracing it can transform lives.
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