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How Do Halloween Masks Affect Our Behavior?
Wearing a mask changes the way our social word interacts with us. This might mean access to rewards that we might not otherwise try to access, but the anonymity of a mask means doing so may be less likely to be met with punishment. Furthermore, our social environment affects our behavior. So, to answer the title: Yes kind of, but maybe not in the way you might think. Do you notice a difference in your behavior when you wear a mask? Let us know! Recommendations - Abraham: Is it Cake: Halloween (https://www.netflix.com/title/81927149) - Shane: Mickey’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!593608699132!p!!g!!disney%20trick%20or%20treat!1553406632!60136156558&CMP=KNC-FY26_WDW_TRA_FLR_W365_HTK_MNSSHP_General%7CG%7C5261213.RR.AM.01.01%7CM3EHNCC%7CBR%7C593608699132&keyword_id=kwd-314468353137%7Cdc%7Cdisney%20trick%20or%20treat%7C593608699132%7Cp%7C5060:3%7C&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1553406632&gbraid=0AAAAAD_M-kbg9jCdxyq5FrgNAwHob6cpK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB) Why is Shane's link URL so long? I know I can change it, but it is kind of funny to me that it is ridiculously long... Holidays (10/22/25): - Smart is Cool - Wombat day - National nut day - Make a dog’s day, day - National caps lock day - National coloring day - International stuttering awareness day - Leave a review day - Scar appreciation day - Chemistry week - Free Speech Week Links and References:  - https://www.thehorrordome.com/blogs/news/the-psychology-behind-halloween-masks-why-we-love-to-disguise-ourselves?srsltid=AfmBOoq9lYAWMiuPLp6WqM6IUe3mzzKiRqI8nuAuh_BYRp5Z0DJT3WE1 - https://studioforchange.com/how-halloween-can-help-us-understand-the-concept-of-masking/ - https://everydaypsych.com/unmasking-halloween-psychology/ - https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets - https://medium.com/@ashrules2016/why-do-we-wear-masks-the-deep-appeal-of-halloween-costumes-56033852703a - https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets  - https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8hx6q5js  - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-20842-001 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/512839/  - https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/how-halloween-makes-kids-more-monstrous/382172/ 
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October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Why is "your thoughts define you" so dangerous? We deconstruct the seductive simplicity of viral pop-psychology slogans and offer nuanced alternatives informed by therapy and neuroscience. #PopPsychology #CriticalThinking #SelfAwareness #Therapy

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Your Coffee Mug Is a Bad Therapist
A critical look at 12 popular self-help slogans and why they fall short of real psychological wisdom.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#Attachment MythBusting #33: #SexDifferences in Attachment

Yes, there are sex differences in attachment. But they are more complex than #PopPsychology suggests.

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I dreamt that I showed up to my Psychology class 30 years late, only to be surprised that the semester had already ended. I'd tell you what it all means, but I never finished Psych class. #poppsychology #dreaminterpretation
August 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
For queer viewers who rarely see themselves onscreen, just watching a full cast of queer women and non-binary folks navigate love, conflict, and longing can be powerfully affirming. The visibility feels both exciting and vital.
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#LGBTQ #QueerTV #RealityTV #PopPsychology
Is Queer Reality TV Turning Us Into Armchair Therapists?
What happens when LGBTQ+ drama meets pop psychology
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July 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Over on my substack I just dropped a huge article that summarizes all I talked about on that platform last week. Also, it includes a bonus action list. Because people love lists. Visit now! I'll leave a link in the comments just in case. #selfhelp #selfcare #poppsychology
June 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Buzzwords Don’t Make You Self-Aware

Therapy-speak should help you grow, not help you hide. If “boundaries” means “emotional cutoff” and “gaslighting” means “they disagreed,” you’re not self-aware, you’re just fluent in avoidance.

#therapyspeak #therapybuzzwords #poppsychology #relationships
May 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
the autism diagnosis has exploded and become trendy with ppl who like to poppsychology dx themselves or who use coping mechanism of blaming an illness/condition for their behavior/ mistakes/ etc.
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January 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🔥 #NewBlogPost on the ubiquitous “narcissism”, the trendy use of mental health slurs, weaponising mainstream pseudoscience, and the harms stigma.

#EndStigma #MentalHealth #MentalHealthStigma #Narcissism #PopPsychology #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder

Happy solstice! 🖤❤️‍🔥🖤

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"Narcissism" - Stigma, Mental Health Slurs, Mainstream Pseudoscience
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December 21, 2024 at 10:28 AM