Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPNS StructuresPNS NervesPNS DiseasesTreatment for PNS ConditionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition PNS Structures PNS Nerves PNS Diseases Treatment for PNS Conditions Frequently Asked Questions Close The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. The PNS includes the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, cranial nerves, and spinal nerves. This system also carries information to and from the central nervous system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Behaviors Does the Premack Principle Apply To?Desirable Behaviors vs. Undesirable BehaviorsGrandma’s RuleHow Is the Premack Principle Used?ExamplesLimitations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Behaviors Does the Premack Principle Apply To? Desirable Behaviors vs. Undesirable Behaviors Grandma’s Rule How Is the Premack Principle Used? Examples Limitations Close The Premack Principle is a tool used in many different settings with various populations since it can be tailored to fit individual needs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Primacy Effect?CausesResearchInfluencesMemoryImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Primacy Effect? Causes Research Influences Memory Impact Close Have you ever been asked to memorize a list of items? Or just been given a list of items that you tried to remember? If so, you might have noticed that it’s easier to remember the very first items and the very last items on the list, but the ones in the middle are a bit hazy....

Close How the Primary Process in Freudian Theory Works As you may recall, Freud believed that the id was the most basic and primitive part of personality. He also suggested that it was the only part of personality that is present from birth. The primary process is referred to as a primary part of personality because it is believed to come first. Since the id is present from birth, the primary process is also assumed to emerge quite early in human development....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?OriginsWhat Causes ItExamplesWhy It MattersHow to Avoid It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Origins What Causes It Examples Why It Matters How to Avoid It Close Verywell / Cindy Chung This shortcut can speed up thedecision-makingprocess, but it can also lead to poor choices and stereotypes. For example, have you ever misjudged someone because they didn’t ‘fit’ a certain image you had in mind?...

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryUsesAdministrationScoringInterpretationCriticismsStill Used? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Uses Administration Scoring Interpretation Criticisms Still Used? Close The Rorschach inkblot test is a type of projective assessment in which subjects look at 10 ambiguous inkblot images and describe what they see in each one. The therapist then interprets the person’s answers. Thisprojective testoften appears in popular culture and is frequently portrayed as a way of revealing a person’s unconscious thoughts, motives, or desires....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Self-EsteemHow to Use the Rosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleReliability and Validity of the ScaleApplications of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleLimitations and Criticisms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Self-Esteem How to Use the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Reliability and Validity of the Scale Applications of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Limitations and Criticisms Close When it comes to understanding ourself-esteem, we often find ourselves in a bit of a gray area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow It WorksPros and ConsSide EffectsIs It Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How It Works Pros and Cons Side Effects Is It Right for You? This article discusses how the Sinclair Method for alcohol addiction recovery works, the potential pros and cons, and some things you should consider before deciding if this approach is right for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHistoryExplanationsImpacts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview History Explanations Impacts Close The status quo bias is a type ofcognitive biasthat involves the preference that things stay as they are or that the current state of affairs remains the same. This bias minimizes the risks associated with change, but it also causes people to miss out on potential benefits that might outweigh the risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Stigmatization?TrivializationDepictions in FilmWhy It’s DamagingWhat’s Accurate In Media Portayals?Impact of Media PortrayalsWhat Can Be Done? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Stigmatization? Trivialization Depictions in Film Why It’s Damaging What’s Accurate In Media Portayals? Impact of Media Portrayals What Can Be Done? Close In the aftermath of an unconscionable act of random violence, many people are inclined to label the perpetrator “crazy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Stroop Effect WorksTheoriesOther UsesPerforming Your Own Stroop TestTerms and Key QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Stroop Effect Works Theories Other Uses Performing Your Own Stroop Test Terms and Key Questions Frequently Asked Questions Close The Stroop effect is a phenomenon that occurs when the name of a color doesn’t match the color in which it’s printed (e....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewDevelopmentStagesMeasurementCriticism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Development Stages Measurement Criticism Close In psychology, theory of mind is an importantsocial-cognitiveskill that involves the ability to think about mental states, both your own and those of others. It encompasses the ability to attribute mental states, includingemotions, desires, beliefs, and knowledge, and recognize that other people’s thoughts and beliefs may differ from yours....

Close History of the Visual Cliff In order to investigate depth perception, psychologists E.J. Gibson and R.D. Walk developed the visual cliff test to use with human infants and animals.Gibson and Walk were interested in whether or not an infant’s ability to perceive depth is a learned behavior or if it was, as they suspected, innate. Earlier research revealed infants will respond to various depth cues even before they are able to crawl....

Close Key TakeawaysUkrainians are experiencing mental health struggles dealing with the trauma of war.Fear, anxiety, and depression are prevailing emotions, but so are grief and even survivor’s guilt.Therapists can provide virtual sessions to Ukrainians, while others can continue to donate to relief organizations. Key Takeaways Ukrainians are experiencing mental health struggles dealing with the trauma of war.Fear, anxiety, and depression are prevailing emotions, but so are grief and even survivor’s guilt....