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Psychological Trauma & Stress And Its Effects On Sufferer’s Genetics – 2024
Psychological Trauma & Stress And Its Effects On Sufferer's Genetics Principal Category: Neurology Authors: • Vianey Gonzalez – Licensed Psychologist Specialty in Crime Victim Trauma Therapy, Neuropsychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Read More ...
The Amygdala – An Introduction – Scam Victim Neurology – 2024
The Amygdala - An Introduction Scam Victim Neurology Principal Category: Neurology and the Brain Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Based on additional sources and research referenced in the article Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Halo Effect – 2024
Cognitive Bias: Halo Effect Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Halo Effect, a cognitive bias, shapes our perceptions based on a single trait, such as appearance or charisma, Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc Fallacy Or This Then That
Cognitive Bias: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc Fallacy Or 'This Then That' Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy, attributing causation based solely Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Just-World Bias
Cognitive Bias: Just-World Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Just-World Bias convinces individuals that the world operates fairly, attributing consequences to deserving actions. In the context of Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Self-Serving Bias
Cognitive Bias: Self-Serving Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Self-Serving Bias, a cognitive tendency, leads individuals to attribute success to their abilities and efforts, while blaming external Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: False Consensus Effect Bias
Cognitive Bias: False Consensus Effect Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The False Consensus Effect Bias leads individuals to overestimate the prevalence of their beliefs and behaviors among Read More ...
Trauma: The Relationship Between Psychological Trauma, PTSD, and Physical Pain – 2024
Trauma: The Relationship Between Psychological Trauma, PTSD, and Physical Pain Principal Category: Psychological Trauma Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Based on additional research referenced in the article A groundbreaking study conducted Read More ...
