Sociology Quotes

“Humans are more likely bound to act in response to emotion. Our emotions tend to influence our behavior greatly.”
― Jonny Bell, Sociology: A Practical Understanding of Why We Do What We Do: Social Psychology

“Experts agree that habit starts with a pattern called a habit loop. This pattern is a three-part process. The first part involves a cue or trigger. Whenever this trigger is present, the brain enters an automatic mode and the behavior is manifested. Second is the routine which is the behavior itself. The third step is the reward or something that will motivate the brain to remember the habit.”
― Jonny Bell, Sociology: A Practical Understanding of Why We Do What We Do: Social Psychology

“Albert Ellis argues that people do not fear objects, events or ideas but their perception about those. He emphasized that irrational thinking is the cause of phobias. Ellis cures by disputing these irrational thoughts and later making the patient realize the fault in reasoning.”
― Jonny Bell, Sociology: A Practical Understanding of Why We Do What We Do: Social Psychology

“The availability of resources during a particular time determines how we respond. Our responses, which then turn to behavior, are determined by how well we react to stressors.”
― Jonny Bell, Sociology: A Practical Understanding of Why We Do What We Do: Social Psychology