Imagined interactions are a type of social cognition and mental imagery, theoretically grounded in symbolic interactionism, in which individuals imagine conversations with significant others for a variety of purposes (Honeycutt 2003). The imagined interaction construct has provided a beneficial mechanism for studying intrapersonal and interpersonal communication . Imagined interactions are a type of daydreaming that
Questions of potential interactions between psychology and the law existed long before the founding of the United States or the establishment of a separate United State legal system. For example, Francis Bacon (1857) expressed concerns that inappropriate psychological motives held by some actors in the legal system could compromise the system. He suggested that the
In line with general psychological approaches across fields, psychologists who study psychology and the law emphasize the behavior, cognitions, emotions, and experiences of individuals involved in the legal system. Of course, all individuals within reach of the United States legal system are involved to some degree. The involvement appears evident for police officers, lawyers, judges
The term “parasocial interaction” (PSI) was first used by Horton and Wohl (1956) to describe viewers’ responses to media characters (called “personae” in PSI research; singular: “persona”) during media consumption. Horton and Strauss (1957) set down the first systematic descriptions and observations of PSI as well as of more long-term responses to personae, known as
The existence of duplicate private health insurance (DPHI), which is observed in many countries with a National Health Service (NHS), is paradoxical at first sight. NHSs are usually characterized by universal coverage of every resident, large and comprehensive benefit packages, very low copayments or free care at the point of delivery, progressive tax financing, and
In line with general psychological approaches across fields, psychologists who study psychology and the law emphasize the behavior, cognition, emotions, and experiences of individuals involved in the legal system. Of course, all individuals within reach of the United States legal system are involved to some degree. The involvement appears evident for police officers, lawyers, judges
Questions of potential interactions between psychology and the law existed long before the founding of the United States or the establishment of a separate United State legal system. For example, Francis Bacon (1857) expressed concerns that inappropriate psychological motives held by some actors in the legal system could compromise the system. He suggested that the
This article explores the relationship between genetic factors and the environment in the realm of health psychology, focusing on Gene-Environment Interactions (GxE). Beginning with an elucidation of genetics’ influence on health, the first section delves into the role of genetic variation and susceptibility to diseases. Subsequently, the impact of the environment on health is expounded
This article delves into the relationship between the mind and body within the realm of health psychology, focusing specifically on Mind-Body Interactions in Illness Susceptibility. The introduction provides a succinct overview of the significance of understanding this connection and outlines the article’s purpose in exploring the mechanisms and impact of mind-body interactions on health. The