Published Feb 7, 2022

Mind Reading 2.0: How others see you

Explore the fascinating psychology behind self-perception and social illusions with psychologist Erica Boothby as she dives into the 'liking gap' and how peer comparisons impact our self-image, offering valuable insights to enhance social interactions and reduce self-consciousness.

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The Liking Gap

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The Gaze Paradox

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Self-Perception Illusions

The Power of Compliments

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Self-PerceptionPsychologist Erica Boothby explores how self-critical biases and peer comparisons distort our self-perception. She reveals how these social illusions impact our relationships and self-image.

Self-Perception

Liking GapPsychologist Erica Boothby examines the "liking gap," a social illusion where individuals underestimate how much others like them. Her research reveals how this gap affects self-perception across different age groups and offers practical insights for improving social interactions.

Liking Gap

Social IllusionsPsychologist Erica Boothby explores how social illusions distort our self-perception and interactions with others. She reveals that we often misjudge how much others notice about us, leading to unnecessary self-consciousness and stress.

Social Illusions

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