Each time we talk about measuring personality, I realize how messy it is. A 40-question survey claiming to summarize a whole person #PSYC3400 @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social

What struck me in class was how one word can activate a whole inner world with it. Seeing how LOVE expanded into health, heart showed me that what feels like a simple thought might actually be a complex quietly organizing how I experience people and emotions. @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social #PSYC3400

Brazil & Denmark: two models of happiness. In class, we watched a video about Denmark’s approach, and I think it’s more sustainable because it focuses on long-term factors like life expectancy and trust, rather than just momentary joy. Continue in next post... #PSYC3400 @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social

@drwilliamsharp.bsky.social I was thinking about Sullivan’s idea that the self only exists in relation to others. I came across this Pew Study (www.pewresearch.org/internet/201...) on how people act differently over text vs in-person. #PSYC3400
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Humanism is about understanding who we really are. When our real self and ideal self don’t match, it can make us feel stressed or not good enough. Accepting yourself helps you feel better and grow.
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First jounrals in #Psyc3400 ... honorable mentions go to:
Nicole Alocer
Caitlin Jennings
Maria Krumins-Beens
Maya Mollomusfafaoglu
Laura Moreno Manon
Tricia Narahari
Jordan Nguyen
William North
Shana Soyfer
Alvaro Antonio Tuason
Testing in progress! #Psychoanalytic theories to come Wednesday!

But growing up in Brazil, I realized the importance of another type of happiness. Brazil shows that hedonic happiness still matters, especially culture, shared experiences and connection. We find happiness in simple everyday moments, even when things are hard.
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And now I’m thinking if we have a “core” personality and how or until when digital communication is influenced and touched by this concept. Maybe technology lets us edit it, delay responses… #PSYC3400
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Crazy how avoidance learning shows up IRL. I dodge one uncomfortable convo, feel that tiny moment of relief and then my brain decides avoiding everything is the ‘safe’ choice. But the problem just gets louder. #PSYC3400 @drwilliamsharp.bsky.social