Close Aself-reportinventory is a type of psychological test often used to assess attitudes, characteristics, and otherpersonalitytraits. This type of test is often presented in a paper-and-pencil format or may even be administered on a computer. A typical self-report inventory presents a number of questions or statements that may or may not describe certain qualities or characteristics of the test subject. Chances are good that you have taken a self-report inventory at some time in the past....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesExamplesSensory Adaptation vs. Habituation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Examples Sensory Adaptation vs. Habituation Close Imagine that you just walked into your favorite Italian restaurant. The delicious smell of garlic and tomatoes is almost overwhelming when you first walk through the door. You sit down to wait for a table, and after a few minutes, the scents dissipate until you barely notice them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sensory Processing Disorder?What’s It Like to Have Sensory Processing Disorder?Types of Sensory Processing DisorderImpact on Daily LifeWhat Support Is Available for SPD?Coping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? What’s It Like to Have Sensory Processing Disorder? Types of Sensory Processing Disorder Impact on Daily Life What Support Is Available for SPD? Coping Strategies Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesPharmaceutical TreatmentWhat It Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Pharmaceutical Treatment What It Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Sex addictiontherapy refers to the psychological and pharmaceutical measures used to manage an excessive relationship with sex. A person may seek this therapy to manage obsessive and harmful sexual fantasies, interests, or behaviors that affect their daily life and functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDevelopmentBenefitsDangersCausesWhen It DiminishesSexual Chemistry and IntimacyLoving RelationshipsTake the Love Quiz Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Development Benefits Dangers Causes When It Diminishes Sexual Chemistry and Intimacy Loving Relationships Take the Love Quiz Close Sexual chemistry is when you have animmediate physical attraction to someone. Signs of sexual chemistry include sweaty palms, shortness of breath, and feeling a quick, intense draw to the other person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryCausesSignsEffectsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Causes Signs Effects Coping Close Sexual repression refers to when a person prevents themselves from feeling or experiencing theirnatural sexual urges and desires. Someone who is repressed sexually will often hold negative ideas toward sex, sometimes considering the act, and everything associated with it, wrong. Here we take a deeper look into the history of sexual repression, its causes, and signs that may suggest a person is sexually repressed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDurationCapacityTransfer to Long-Term MemoryShort-Term Memory LossFactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Duration Capacity Transfer to Long-Term Memory Short-Term Memory Loss Factors Frequently Asked Questions Close Short-term memory is the capacity to store a small amount of information in the mind and keep it readily available for a short period of time. It is also known as primary or active memory....

Close What do you need to know about sleep and sleep patterns when you havebipolar disorder? If you’ve found that your sleep patterns are abnormal, for example, if you either sleep 12 to 14 hours at a time or stay up all night, you may find that changing the way you sleep can substantially improve your condition. Studies tell us that sleep issues can have a profound impact on those with bipolar disorder or even those at risk for bipolar disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep and the Aging ProcessSleep Habits to Boost LongevityWhere Sleep, Wellness, and Aging InteractSleep Habits to AvoidNext in Mind Over Mattress GuideHow Bedtime Meditation Can Help Turn Your Brain Off at Night Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep and the Aging Process Sleep Habits to Boost Longevity Where Sleep, Wellness, and Aging Interact Sleep Habits to Avoid Next in Mind Over Mattress Guide...

As of Dec. 20, 2019, thenew legal age limit is 21 years oldforpurchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco productsin the U.S.By now, we all know that smoking has serious health risks. Lung disease, cancer, and heart problems are all tied to smoking. But did you know that smoking can also take a serious toll on your face and skin? It can lead to premature wrinkles and aging, which can affect your appearance and self-esteem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSmoking and Free RadicalsAntioxidantsEssential Vitamins for SmokersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Smoking and Free Radicals Antioxidants Essential Vitamins for Smokers Frequently Asked Questions As of Dec. 20, 2019, thenew legal age limit is 21 years oldforpurchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco productsin the U.S. Cigarette smokeis a toxic blend of poisons and cancer-causing chemicals that put virtually every internal organ at risk when people smoke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Use ItIs Snowball Sampling Qualitative or Quantitative?How It WorksPros and ConsExamplesSnowball Sampling StepsRole in Modern ResearchTakeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Use It Is Snowball Sampling Qualitative or Quantitative? How It Works Pros and Cons Examples Snowball Sampling Steps Role in Modern Research Takeaway Close Snowball sampling is a recruitment technique in which current research participants are enlisted to help recruit other potential study participants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Exactly Does ‘Snowplow Parenting’ Mean?Why Are So Many Parents Snowplowing?Signs of Snowplow ParentingExamples of Snowplow ParentingMental Health Impact of Snowplow ParentingHelicopter Parenting vs. Snowplow ParentingHow to Avoid Snowplow Parenting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Exactly Does ‘Snowplow Parenting’ Mean? Why Are So Many Parents Snowplowing? Signs of Snowplow Parenting Examples of Snowplow Parenting Mental Health Impact of Snowplow Parenting...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDating AggressionOnline DatingRomantic Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dating Aggression Online Dating Romantic Relationships Close Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychological disorder, and it can affectdatingand intimate relationships in many different ways. Here we discuss recent research on the topic of dating and relationships when you havesocial anxiety disorderas well as ways to help your dating and relationship anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryTypesInaccuraciesImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Types Inaccuracies Impact Close In psychology, social comparison theory is one explanation for this tendency we have to make comparisons between ourselves and others. Let’s take a closer look at how social comparison theory works and how the comparisons we make can influencethe views we hold of ourselves. History of Social Comparison Theory For example, imagine that a high school student has just signed up for band class to learn how to play the clarinet....