Close Key TakeawaysBoredom is common, but experts believe one way to reduce it is to practice self-compassion.A recent study found that individuals who have high levels of self-compassion are less prone to boredom.Meditation and breathework are two ways to learn to cultivate self-compassion. Key Takeaways Boredom is common, but experts believe one way to reduce it is to practice self-compassion.A recent study found that individuals who have high levels of self-compassion are less prone to boredom....

Close Key TakeawaysThe sameness of each day, combined with a loss of routine, is changing our perception of time.A recent survey from the UK found that more than 80% of people experienced changes to how quickly they perceived time passing during lockdown compared to pre-lockdown. Key Takeaways The sameness of each day, combined with a loss of routine, is changing our perception of time.A recent survey from the UK found that more than 80% of people experienced changes to how quickly they perceived time passing during lockdown compared to pre-lockdown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow It WorksTop-Down ProcessingForces of InfluenceReal Life Impact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How It Works Top-Down Processing Forces of Influence Real Life Impact Close A perceptual set refers to a predisposition to perceive things in a certain way. In other words, we often tend to notice only certain aspects of an object or situation while ignoring other details. What Is a Perceptual Set?...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents All-or-Nothing Thinking Being Highly Critical Feeling Pushed By Fear Having Unrealistic Standards Focusing Only on Results Fearing Failure Procrastinating Being Defensive Having Low Self-Esteem Are You a Perfectionist? Take the Quiz Causes Pitfalls How to Overcome Perfectionism FAQs Close Perfection is a double-edged sword—the driving force behind ahigh achieveror a personal liability. It’s a matter of degree. Here are 10 signs of perfectionist traits to watch for when nothing is ever good enough for yourself or someone around you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchCharacteristicsEffectsStrategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Characteristics Effects Strategies Close Permissive parents tend to be very loving, yet provide few guidelines and rules. These parents do not expect mature behavior from their children andoften seem more like a friendthan parental figure. These parents tend to be the polar opposite of the so-called “helicopter parents.” Instead of hovering over their children’s every move, permissive parents are incredibly lax and rarely make or enforce any type of rules or structure....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Personal Construct Theory?Constructs and PersonalityHow It WorksWhy It MattersHow We Use Personal ConstructsPersonal Constructs and Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Personal Construct Theory? Constructs and Personality How It Works Why It Matters How We Use Personal Constructs Personal Constructs and Mental Health Close Personal construct theory suggests that people develop personal constructs, or mental frameworks, about how the world works....

Close Personal development is a pivotal theme for most people in their 20s. These are the years of forming your adult identity, finding your style of relating to others, and ultimately discovering what gives you meaning in your life, among other important goals. Focusing on these goals in your 20s allows you to maximize your potential later in life. The following research-backed goals can help you to develop as a person (whatever your age), find what can lead you to happiness, and become your best self from this point on....

Close Personality disorder not otherwise specified (PD-NOS), also referred to as personality disorder NOS was a diagnostic category in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition(DSM-IV-TR). This diagnostic category was reserved for a clinically significant problem in personality functioning that did not fit into any of the other existing personality disorder categories. Changes in Personality Disorder NOS in DSM-5 Types and Features of Personality Disorders Borderline Personality Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder People with a paranoid personality disorder may be socially isolated, hostile, have a constant worry that others have ulterior motives, expect people to use them for their own means and have trouble working and getting along with others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheories of PersonalityDefinitionCharacteristicsResearch MethodsTerminologyFamous Psychologists Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theories of Personality Definition Characteristics Research Methods Terminology Famous Psychologists Close Personality theories seek to explain how personality forms, changes, and impacts behavior. Five key personality theories focus on biological, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and trait approaches. While these theories offer different explanations for personality, each offers important insights that help us better understand ourselves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhineas Gage’s AccidentChange in PersonalitySeverity of Brain DamageImpact on PsychologyWhat Happened to Phineas Gage After the Brain Damage? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Phineas Gage’s Accident Change in Personality Severity of Brain Damage Impact on Psychology What Happened to Phineas Gage After the Brain Damage? Close Phineas Gage is often referred to as the “man who began neuroscience.“He experienced a traumatic brain injury when an iron rod was driven through his skull, destroying much of hisfrontal lobe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesPrevalenceTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Prevalence Treatments According to the American Psychiatric Association, aphobiais an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. In most cases, the phobia involves a sense of endangerment or a fear of harm.For example, those with agoraphobia fear being trapped in an inescapable place or situation. Phobia Symptoms Phobic symptomscan occur through exposure to the feared object or situation, or sometimes merely through thinking about the feared object....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment Coping Strategies Close Many people don’t like talking on the phone. However, if your hesitance to make and receive calls causes symptoms of severe anxiety such as shortness of breath or a racing heart, you might have phone anxiety. Telephobia—the fear of making or answering phone calls—is common among those withsocial anxiety disorder(SAD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPainGastrointestinalImmunitySleepFatiguePsychomotorHigh Blood PressureAppetite and WeightMedication Side EffectsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain Gastrointestinal Immunity Sleep Fatigue Psychomotor High Blood Pressure Appetite and Weight Medication Side Effects How to Cope Close The most well-knownsymptoms of depressionare emotional, including sadness, guilt, irritability, and feelings of hopelessness. Other frequent symptoms, like trouble focusing or concentrating on tasks, are also thought of as being related to one’s state of mind....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMuscle Tension and PainChest PainShortness of BreathHeadaches and MigrainesIrritable Bowel SyndromeTiredness and InsomniaHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Muscle Tension and Pain Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Headaches and Migraines Irritable Bowel Syndrome Tiredness and Insomnia How to Cope Close People diagnosed with anxiety disorders like panic disorder often experience uncomfortable physical symptoms, including sweating, accelerated heart rate,shaking, trembling, and tense muscles....