On This Page:ToggleDefinitionExamplesPreventionTheory On This Page:Toggle On This Page: Have you ever been so busy talking on the phone that you don’t notice the light has turned green and it is your turn to cross the street?Have you ever shouted, “I knew that was going to happen!” after your favorite baseball team gave up a huge lead in the ninth inning and lost?Or have you ever found yourself only reading news stories that further support your opinion?...

On This Page:ToggleFunctionsSubstructuresDamageResearch Studies On This Page:Toggle On This Page: The frontal lobe is the brain’s largest region, located behind the forehead, at the front of the brain. These lobes are part of thecerebral cortexand are the largest brain structure. The frontal lobe’s main functions are typically associated with ‘higher’ cognitive functions, including decision-making, problem-solving, thought, andattention. It contains themotor cortex, which is involved in planning and coordinating movement; the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for higher-level cognitive functioning; andBroca’s Area, which is essential for language production....

On This Page:ToggleDefinitionKahneman’s Theory of Decision MakingHeuristics vs. AlgorithmsWhy Heuristics Are UsedExamplesHow to Make Better Decisions On This Page:Toggle On This Page: Every day our brains must process and respond to thousands of problems, both large and small, at a moment’s notice. It might even be overwhelming to consider the sheer volume of complex problems we regularly face in need of a quick solution. While one might wish there was time to methodically and thoughtfully evaluate the fine details of our everyday tasks, the cognitive demands of daily life often make such processing logistically impossible....

On This Page:ToggleProcedureFindingsConclusionCritical EvaluationFactors Affecting Conformity On This Page:Toggle On This Page: Solomon Asch experimented with investigating the extent to which social pressure from a majority group could affect a person toconform. He believed the main problem with Sherif’s (1935) conformity experiment was that there was no correct answer to the ambiguous autokinetic experiment. How could we be sure that a person conformed when there was no correct answer? If the participant gave an incorrect answer, it would be clear that this was due to group pressure....

On This Page:ToggleDevelopmentThe Ego StatesEgo State InteractionsTherapyCurrent ResearchCritical Evaluation On This Page:Toggle On This Page: During a conversation with someone, the person starting the communication will give the ‘transaction stimulus,’ and then the person receiving this stimulus (or message of communication) will give the ‘transaction response.’ Transactional analysis is the method used to analyze this process of transactions in communication with others. It requires us to be aware of how we feel, think, and behave during interactions with others....

On This Page:ToggleCognitive Dissonance TheoryHow Attitude Change Takes PlaceWhat Causes Cognitive Dissonance?Forced Compliance BehaviorDecision MakingEffortHow To Reduce Cognitive DissonanceCritical Evaluation On This Page:Toggle On This Page: Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. This produces a feeling of mental discomfort leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to reduce the discomfort and restore balance. For example, when people smoke (behavior) and they know that smoking causes cancer (cognition), they are in a state of cognitive dissonance....

On This Page:ToggleCognitive NeuroscienceNeuronsNervous SystemNeuroscience Psychology On This Page:Toggle On This Page: Neuroscience is the branch of science concerned with studying the nervous system. It is a multidisciplinary field integrating numerous perspectives from biology, psychology, and medicine. It consists of several sub-fields ranging from the study of neurochemicals to behavior and thought. For example, cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of the influence ofbrain structureson mental processes, done using brain scanning techniques such as fMRI....

The left brain is associated with logic, analytical thinking, and language processing, while the right brain is linked with creativity, intuition, and holistic thinking. However, this is an oversimplification, as both hemispheres cooperate in most activities. Left hemisphere function The left hemisphere controls the right-hand side of the body and receives information from the right visual field, controlling speech, language, and recognition of words, letters, and numbers. Right hemisphere function The right hemisphere controls the left-hand side of the body and receives information from the left visual field, controlling creativity,context, and recognition of faces, places, and objects....

Online dating has gone mainstream, with over a third of recent marriages in the U.S. beginning from a first digital encounter. But how do these relationships stack up long-term against those started offline?A new study from relationship researchers at Arizona State University provides some answers. Published in theJournal of Social and Personal Relationships, the study compared the quality of marriages between those who met their spouse through online dating versus more traditional in-person venues....

Zoloft(or the generic version, sertraline) is an antidepressant in the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Zoloft is considered a first-line treatment for depression and some anxiety disorders. Still, whilestudies showit can be very effective in relieving symptoms for some people, Zoloft use isn’t right for everyone. The drug won’t necessarily work the same way for every person — things like age, weight, severity of symptoms, and other factors can change the results of a drug from person to person....

Updated 6/12/2024Lexapro (escitalopram) is an effective selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treatsymptoms of anxietyand depression. For some people, thisanxiety medicationcan also be effective in reducing symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and social phobia.While all SSRIs generally work in a similar manner, not all drugs will have the same effect on everyone. If you’re looking for Lexapro alternatives — either because it’s not fully treating your anxiety symptoms or because you don’t like theside effects of Lexaprotreatment — there are several other medications to consider....

Loneliness is a universal human emotion, something that everyone experiences at one point or another in life. Though it’s normal, feeling lonely can be a devastating, crushing experience.If you’ve ever felt so lonely that it’s affecting your life, social relationships, job, or ability to function, it’s time to get help. Excessive loneliness can lead to more significant issues, like depression, anxiety, or, in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide.Knowing why you feel so lonely is essential to overcome your feelings and find ways to connect with others....

Read on to learn everything you need to know about these popular antidepressant medications. Then, with your psychiatrist, primary care doctor, or healthcare provider, you can discuss if one of these drugs might fit into your treatment plan. Differences Between Celexa vs Zoloft Like all drugs, there are significant differences between Celexa and Zoloft — from how they work, to what they treat, to how much you take. That’s why it’s so critical to learn as much as possible about these drugs before you decide to take either....

Updated 12/14/2023.Going away to college is a major milestone — the experience can be unlike any other we go through in life. The transition from high school to university, from childhood home to dorm room, is often filled with excitement and anticipation. However, it can also be a time of fear and loneliness for many students.Even some of the most social young adults you know might feel lonely in college — it’s more common than people tend to think....

Paxil(Paroxetine) andZoloft(Sertraline) are medications popular for treating mental health conditions like depression and various mood disorders. Both are in a class of drugs known asselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs), which are commonly used antidepressants.Trying to choose between using Paxil and Zoloft can leave many people feeling confused. It’s important to remember that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs can work differently for everyone — things like body chemistry and individual needs come into play when deciding which medication is most suitable....