[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) December 24, 2022
Understanding Shame
The last decade has seen an increase in the public discourse around shame. This corresponds with social media becoming ubiquitous…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) October 10, 2022
Why We Gossip
When we think of gossip we tend to think of its most negative manifestations. It brings to mind workplace backstabbing…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) April 9, 2022
The Allure of Charisma
Recently, streaming services have been releasing series after series focused on charismatic leaders/grifters and the damage they cause. WeCrashed (on…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) November 9, 2021
Understanding Maladaptive Daydreaming
The scientific definition of imagination is; the ability to produce and simulate novel objects, sensations, and ideas in the mind…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) October 10, 2021
The Importance of Theory of Mind
Humans are highly social animals, relying on cooperation and group bonds to thrive. Our thoughts, behavior, and self-esteem are shaped…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) April 10, 2021
Processing Grief in Isolation, How to Navigate Despair
Every year the American Psychological Association (APA) surveys people across the United States about stress. The introduction to the results…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) June 12, 2020
Is Critical Thinking Lost and Why Does This Matter?
The book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses by Richard Arum Josipa Roksa reports on the current stagnation of…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) April 13, 2020
Panic Buying, Rumor Spreading, and Assigning Blame: Analyzing Human Behavior During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has dominated the news cycle. It has caused a great deal of uncertainty and disruption to people’s lives. And…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) March 8, 2020
What it is to be Human: An Overview of Structural Anthropology
Before diving into Structuralism, a brief word about Anthropology: Anthropology is a comprehensive discipline. It is the study of cultures,…
[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) January 12, 2020
Memory, Identity, and Personal Growth
Accepting the Limitations of Your Memory and Unlocking its Potential If you woke up tomorrow with no memory of your…