The psychologist explained the reasons for the reactions to haight

The human reaction to haight has biological roots and is related to the mechanism of survival. Psychologist Irina Berman told Izvestia about this on February 28.

According to the expert, the reaction to haight is called cognitive negative bias: the brain pays much more attention to negative signals than positive ones. So, negative information is perceived faster. Berman clarified that this survival mechanism was necessary for a quick response to threats in the environment, but in the modern world it affects not only real dangers, but also social threats — criticism, sarcasm, ridicule.

The psychologist also noted that when a person is confronted with a haight, his reaction often goes beyond the logical perception of information. The main emotion becomes shame — a feeling of inferiority and inconsistency with the norms of the group. Shame increases when a person feels that others see his shortcomings and condemn his actions, she added.

To reduce the destructive effect of haight, the psychologist recommends several strategies. First, it is important to learn to distinguish between criticism and hate. Constructive criticism can be unpleasant, but useful, as it can contain information for growth. Secondly, it is necessary to set personal boundaries.

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"Psychological boundaries are the rules of human interaction with others that determine what is acceptable to him and what is not. By setting clear boundaries, you help reduce the impact of other people's opinions on self—esteem," she said.

In addition, it is important to purposefully distance yourself from sources of toxicity: disable notifications, filter comments, and refuse to read chats where conversations cross the boundaries of goodwill.

Another important strategy is to support the resource environment. Communication with loved ones, colleagues and professional help from a psychologist help to process unpleasant experiences, reduce anxiety and restore self-esteem.

"By understanding the mechanisms that control our perception and learning how to build psychological boundaries, every public person can preserve their self—worth and use feedback as a tool for growth rather than as a source of destruction," the expert concluded.

Lilia Shuvalova, a psychologist and lecturer at the Department of Sports Management at the Faculty of Sports at Synergy University, told on February 9 how to help a student cope with bullying at school. In such situations, she said, it is important to ensure both physical and digital safety for the child.

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