Machiavellianism is a meticulously defined, subclinical personality trait characterized by a cognitive and behavioral phenotype optimized for strategic deception, interpersonal exploitation, and unyielding self-interest. It functions as a parasitic strategy that operates in direct contrast to prosocial mechanisms of trust, cooperation, and mutual reciprocity.
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https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/wi02222601.html

Machiavellianism is a meticulously defined, subclinical personality trait characterized by a cognitive and behavioral phenotype optimized for strategic deception, interpersonal exploitation, and unyielding self-interest. It functions as a parasitic strategy that operates in direct contrast to prosocial mechanisms of trust, cooperation, and mutual reciprocity.
#WhatIs #BehavioralScience #EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #Psychology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/wi02222601.html

Have you wondered where the claim that autistic people lack empathy came from?

The “jellyfish” study (2011) was influential in this, as it concluded that autistic people lacked Theory of Mind & capacity for moral reasoning.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-01-autistic-mind.html

In the fictional scenario given to participants, Janet tells a friend it’s safe to swim with jellyfish. She believes they’re harmless. The friend is stung and dies.

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#Autism #Empathy #Neurodiversity #Psychology #TheoryofMind #ActuallyAutistic

@benroyce @QasimRashid

I have to admit I have never heard of this man. I avoid mainstream news, as it is full of rage bait. I wish every man would recognize that they are the target of a psychological operation.... and flee from those who have a cast a net.

#psychology

Kindergarten-age children inherently perceive #snakes as distinct from other animals, a view significantly reinforced by negative or objectifying language from parents but reversible through minimal educational intervention.
#Psychology #Anthrozoology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/psy02162601.html

Kindergarten-age children inherently perceive #snakes as distinct from other animals, a view significantly reinforced by negative or objectifying language from parents but reversible through minimal educational intervention.
#Psychology #Anthrozoology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/psy02162601.html