by Scott Stafford | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals with limited knowledge or skills in a specific domain overestimate their abilities and competence. The effect was first identified by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger in 1999 and...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hyper-vigilance is a state of heightened awareness, alertness, and suspicion that is characterized by an excessive and persistent focus on perceived threats. This heightened state of arousal can be a response to traumatic experiences, chronic stress, or other factors...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Flying monkeys are a term used to describe individuals who are manipulated or controlled by a person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) to act on their behalf in a harmful or abusive way towards others. These individuals may not have narcissistic tendencies...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Micro-aggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that can be verbal or nonverbal in nature. They are often unintentional, but can still cause harm to the person who experiences them. Micro-aggressions can take many forms, such as a casual remark or an action, but...
by Scott Stafford | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Breadcrumbing, also known as “leading someone on,” is a dating phenomenon where someone maintains a vague or non-committal relationship with someone else in order to keep their attention or options open. The term “breadcrumbing” comes from the...