Pepperdine Graphic Media file photo Grueling. Demanding. Physically and mentally fatiguing to the point of vulnerability. Suffering together. These are just a few terms that Pepperdine student-athletes, coaches and sports psychologists used to describe one of their lifelong pursuits. These terms set interaction in sports apart from other teams or groups, and they … [Read more...] about More than a Game: Human Interaction in Sports
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Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
Art by Madeline Duvall Social butterflies and happy loners. When it comes to humans’ social preferences, everyone’s are a bit different. While some prefer to be around other people, others keep to themselves. “It’s a continuum,” Psychology Professor Cindy Miller-Perrin said. “There are few people who are out on the extremes.” A self-identified introvert, … [Read more...] about Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
Discovering Self and Others through the Enneagram
Art by Kiley Distelrath and Leah Bae Humans try to understand themselves — how they think, how they relate to people, why they react the way they do — but this understanding doesn't come easily. Enter the Enneagram — a model of nine interconnected personality types with ancient roots that brings people a sense of self-understanding and an awareness of how others process … [Read more...] about Discovering Self and Others through the Enneagram
Franki Hooks Tweets What’s on Her Mind
Photo courtesy of Franki Hooks Though people may not always know her face, people know her Twitter account and her name: Franki Hooks. “Someone was like, ‘I thought this was a burner account, and Franki Hooks was a fake name,’” Hooks said. The senior psychology major has been on Twitter since August 2014. “People would tweet stupid things,” Hooks said about being on … [Read more...] about Franki Hooks Tweets What’s on Her Mind
People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
Photo courtesy of Cooker Perkins Storm A major fear for many people with disabilities is being treated differently. Psychology Professor Tomas Martinez, who has post-polio syndrome, said people would talk to him differently because of his disability when he was younger. Now he believes that people are becoming better at communicating with him. “It is an area that as we … [Read more...] about People with Disabilities Discuss their Communication Experiences
