[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) December 24, 2022

## [Understanding Shame](/content/understanding-shame/index.html)

The last decade has seen an increase in the public discourse around shame. This corresponds with social media becoming ubiquitous…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) October 10, 2022

## [Why We Gossip](/content/why-we-gossip/index.html)

When we think of gossip we tend to think of its most negative manifestations. It brings to mind workplace backstabbing…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) April 9, 2022

## [The Allure of Charisma](/content/the-allure-of-charisma/index.html)

Recently, streaming services have been releasing series after series focused on charismatic leaders/grifters and the damage they cause. WeCrashed (on…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) November 9, 2021

## [Understanding Maladaptive Daydreaming](/content/understanding-maladaptive-daydreaming/index.html)

The scientific definition of imagination is; the ability to produce and simulate novel objects, sensations, and ideas in the mind…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) October 10, 2021

## [The Importance of Theory of Mind](/content/the-importance-of-theory-of-mind/index.html)

Humans are highly social animals, relying on cooperation and group bonds to thrive. Our thoughts, behavior, and self-esteem are shaped…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) April 10, 2021

## [Processing Grief in Isolation, How to Navigate Despair](/content/grief-rituals/index.html)

Every year the American Psychological Association (APA) surveys people across the United States about stress. The introduction to the results…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) June 12, 2020

## [Is Critical Thinking Lost and Why Does This Matter?](/content/is-critical-thinking-lost-and-why-does-this-matter/index.html)

The book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses by Richard Arum Josipa Roksa reports on the current stagnation of…

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[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](/content/panic-buying-rumor-spreading-and-assigning-blame-analyzing-human-behavior-during-a-pandemic/index.html)

COVID-19 has dominated the news cycle. It has caused a great deal of uncertainty and disruption to people’s lives. And…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) March 8, 2020

## [What it is to be Human: An Overview of Structural Anthropology](/content/what-it-is-to-be-human-an-overview-of-structural-anthropology/index.html)

Before diving into Structuralism, a brief word about Anthropology: Anthropology is a comprehensive discipline. It is the study of cultures,…

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[Amanda Eagleson](/content/author/amanda/ "Amanda Eagleson"/index.html) January 12, 2020

## [Memory, Identity, and Personal Growth](/content/memory-identity-and-personal-growth/index.html)

Accepting the Limitations of Your Memory and Unlocking its Potential If you woke up tomorrow with no memory of your…