The Social Being : HUL364 Blog

 Exploring Social Cognition and Attitudes in Everyday Life Social Cognition Social cognition is like our mental toolbox for understanding the social world around us. We should think of it as how our brains process information when we interact with people. When our preconceived notions or beliefs influence how we perceive and interpret information is top down processing . For example, if we believe someone is generally friendly, we might interpret their neutral facial expression as a smile. When we rely on raw sensory data without preconceived ideas. Imagine meeting someone new, and we form your impression based solely on their behaviour during that encounter, without any prior knowledge is bottom up processing. The setting or situation or the context of a place can significantly affect our social cognition. In a job interview, for instance, we might interpret a person's confident demeanour differently than we would at a casual party. Schemas Schemas are mental shortcuts or template...

Relationships and Well-being- Nirupam   If you think back on your best life experiences, most likely they involved other people. We enjoy sharing our experiences with others, and the need to belong is thought to be one of the psychological drives that underlie our desire for healthy relationships. Aristotle commented that humans are fundamentally social in nature. The relationships we make in our lives directly affect our well-being mainly in two forms-Happiness and Health. Well-being has various  physical, emotional, social, mental, and even spiritual dimensions .   On the other hand, a Relationship could be in the form of romantic, family, or friendship.   Presence of relationships When attempting to comprehend how relationships affect well-being, the existence of relationships must be taken into account first. Simply put, we can find it by various ways like  1. Is he/ she married which generally is not a matter of concern for B. Tech students ...

 The Impact of Socialization on Identity :  by Krishna Kumar Singh 1. Family as the Foundation of Identity Formation:  Family is the first one that introduces socialization to the child in the initial years, which shapes their beliefs, values, and behaviors. Also family is the one who first creates a sense of attachment with a person which influences a person's self-esteem and his self-worth. The family of a person gives the person traditions, language, and religion and gives them a cultural identity. Also in a family, the sibling's order also influences the character development of a person. Parenting styles, such as authoritative or permissive can shape a child's identity. The role of the person in a family greatly influences the person's identity development, for example, the role of the eldest child in the family. 2. Peer Groups: The Crucible of Identity :   It is an old saying that peer groups are the reflecting mirrors of your personality. Peer groups help indi...

x Social Well-being is not just about a good social life, but it also impacts our physical health in significant ways. The bond we share with friends, the relationships with family, the peer pressure, the loneliness, all these somehow may positively or negatively impact our physical health. 1. Immune System - I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who is doing biotechnology research. I got to know that the immune system may have a positive/negative growth, based on whether the social connections of a person are strong or not. This blog will be updated with a research paper link. 2. Stress - A bad social life (say frequent arguments with peers), loneliness, fear of missing out, all of these lead to increased stress, and lack of concentration. On the other hand, spending good times with one's social group helps in relieving stress to a great extent. 3. Lifestyle Choices - The social circles of a person may prove impactful in encouraging/discouraging behaviors like workouts,...

We start by stating that the concept of self and identity is a multifaceted area of study in psychology. It encompasses how individuals perceive themselves, how they form their identities, and how these perceptions and identities influence their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Understanding self and identity is crucial for personal development, interpersonal relationships, and psychological well-being. The concept and the understanding , science behind it has been looked upon from ages , even before The Bard of Avon [ you know who (: ] expressed it through the famous theatrical plays. Frankly speaking the development of self is about discovering a psychological truth deep inside, while also keeping a check upon one's ego and a healthy self esteem. Erikson also proposed that individuals go through a series of stages, each with its own unique challenges and developmental tasks and successfully navigating these stages contributes to the formation of a strong and coherent sense of s...