Interesting Articles
Research Validity and Types of Content
In statistical terms, research validity is defined as the proportion of the true variance that's relevant for the purposes of…
Tell Me What You Think of Others and I'll Tell You Who You Are
The way you see others can say a lot about your own character and personality. According to the "Journal of…
I Lose Myself, I Seek Myself, and Sometimes I Find Myself
Sometimes I lose myself in a thousand digressions, in worries from my daily life, giving my attention to people who…
Transformational Leadership
We need transformational leadership. In times of crisis and ever-changing complexity, it's more important than ever to have inspirational leaders. Indeed, extraordinary times call for extraordinary leaders with innovative ideas.…
Psychology
Social Intervention in the Stages of Grief
There's a harsh reality that's important to keep in mind at all times: that no one's exempt from losing someone…
Vital Anxiety - History, Definition, Differences, and Treatment
Did you know that a Spanish psychiatrist was the first to describe vital anxiety in his 1950 book? Anxiety is…
The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
At this moment, transdiagnostic protocols are gaining a lot of importance in the treatment of different emotional disorders. They're based…
Doll Therapy, a New Treatment for Dementia
Over time, necessity has dictated the need for different non-pharmacological treatments for dementia. For example, music therapy, occupational therapy, and…
Neuroscience
Morbid Curiosity, Habitual Behavior in the Digital Age
Morbid curiosity is a part of being human. Plutarch claimed that morbid curiosity is the disobedience of reason and that everyone…
Compelling Reasons Why Introverts and Extroverts Are Different
Introverts and extroverts are very different. But why? I’m standing in the crowd in front of the stage at the…
Description and Characteristics of the Frontal Lobe
Today's article is about the frontal lobe. Before we begin, you must know that that lobes separate by the division…
Anomalous Experiences and Symbolization
We define anomalous experiences as out-of-the-ordinary events that are hard to interpret logically. Usually, they involve perceptual errors or hallucinatory…
Human Relationships
Child Parental Violence (CPV)
"I feel afraid and anxious. I don't know what to do." "Is my child bullying me?" "Where did I go wrong?" "I know I'm to blame, I just don't know…
When Personalities Clash: Incompatibility
When personalities clash, it often leads to conflict and unrest. However, it's a fact of life that sometimes you're forced…
Schadenfreude, the Joy of Another Person's Misfortune
Schadenfreude happens when someone derives happiness from the misfortunes of others. As Napoleon used to say, "Envy is a declaration…
Five Guidelines to Overcome Bashfulness
Some think shyness is the same as bashfulness but it isn't. While neither is easy to overcome, anyone can put…
Perspecticide, a Manipulative Technique
Manipulation occurs when one person seeks to condition the behavior of another without them being aware of it. They do…
Wellness
Some Asian Cultures Think Pressure Is Detrimental
According to some Asian cultures, the anxiety to get something, pressure, ends up pushing it away; thus, it's detrimental. Indeed,…
Explanatory Styles and Emotions
Have you ever thought that you don't see the world how it really is but how you are instead? There's…
Negative Emotions: Don't Suppress Them
It's generally accepted that negative emotions should be avoided and even suppressed. We think the less we exhibit and experience…
Grief Is a Learning Process: Find Out Why
You feel grief when you lose something valuable. It's a farewell, a goodbye to someone or something you only ever…
Health
Guide On How to Talk to Cancer Patients and Survivors
Do you know cancer patients and survivors? Having a hard time talking to them? Believe it or not, for many…
The Misunderstanding of Mental Suffering
Experts estimate that about 10.8 percent of the population suffer from a mental disorder. This alarming figure is even higher…
Bipolar Disorder isn't the Same as Emotional Lability
Although you might believe that bipolar disorder is related to emotional instability or lability, they're different conditions. Discover why below.…
Sexsomnia, a Very Unusual Sleep Disorder
Sexsomnia is a type of parasomnia where a person exhibits sexual behavior while they're asleep. It's a rare condition. In…
Culture
Characteristics of Aggressive Behavior in Children
Aggressive behavior in children and other behavioral disturbances constitute the most frequent problem in child and adolescent mental health consultations.…
Ed Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer
People called Ed Kemper the Co-Ed Killer. He hated his mother, which led him to his killing spree. She humiliated, despised, and ultimately abandoned him and he never forgave her. Ed…
What Are the Thoughts of Someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder are constantly repeated. There's a connection between the person and their own internal events that makes…
Destructive Emotions According to Daniel Goleman
Within Buddhist philosophy, there are three disturbing elements that alter the personal balance of the human being. These include anxiety,…
Work
Schedules and Productivity Are Linked
Your schedules directly influence your productivity. This is because you don't feel the same at 8:00 A.M. as you do…
Feierabend: Disconnect from Work the German Way
Feierabend is a tactic the Germans devised that allows people to disconnect from work. Because, as we all know, the…
Deviant Leaders: How to Identify Them
Deviant leaders have two distinctive traits. Firstly, they're influential. Secondly, they act against the interests of those within their power.…
Fear of Being Fired, How to Deal With It
Fear of being fired can make you really stressed. Even more so if the company is going through tough times.…