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Within the realm of political action, digital technology, specifically social media, has become more relevant and utilized within movements—from the Twitter hijacking of the hashtag #myNPD in 2014 to #BlackLivesMatter and #Ferguson, the latter of which became some of the most frequently used racial justice hashtags in the first 10 years of Twitter’s existence.Many of these movements have utilized social media to call people to action against racial injustice. Furthermore, performativeallyshiphas led to doubts on the tangible impact of social media activism....

Close Little excites us as much as a tale of ill-fated romance or partners for whom the stars never align. Why is that, and why do so many of us invest so deeply in the notion of relationships with people who aren’t even interested in us in the first place? As with many things in life, the chemicals ourbrains produceplay a role in our fascination with star-crossed love. If you’ve ever found yourself lusting after or daydreaming about someone you didn’t have a chance with—and let’s face it, we’ve all done it—you might benefit from learning about why people who don’t want us are so very tempting and hard to give up on....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining Emotional NeedsTheir Importance In RelationshipsHow to Identify Your NeedsWays to Fulfill ThemHelping Your PartnerCommunication Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Emotional Needs Their Importance In Relationships How to Identify Your Needs Ways to Fulfill Them Helping Your Partner Communication Tips Close Everyone has needs, and many people turn to their partners to fulfill all of them. But that’s a lot to ask of a partner—and a relationship....

Close If you are a psychology student or taking any sort of social science class, then you will need to be able toread and understand the articlesfound in scientific research journals. Such articles describe different psychology studies on a wide range of subjects. As you are writing papers or conducting your own research, these journals can provide helpful background information and other sources to investigate. Fortunately, there are a number of psychology, social science, and medical journals that offerfreefull-text articles, often labeled “open-access” journals....

Close Functional fixedness is a type ofcognitive biasthat involves a tendency to see objects as only working in a particular way.For example, you might view a thumbtack as something that can only be used to hold paper to a corkboard. But what other uses might the item have?In many cases, functional fixedness can prevent people from seeing the full range of uses for an object. It can also impair our ability to think of novelsolutions to problems....

Close Sometimes the difference between a stressful day and an easier one is all in your perspective. Stress is serious, but seeing the humor in it can also help make a tough situation feel easier. Funny quotes about stress can add just the perspective you need! A humorously crafted quote can help you open up to a new way of viewing an old situation. Sometimes, you justneed the laughthat takes some of theanxietyout of a stress-provoking situation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceWithdrawal TimelineSigns and SymptomsTreatmentCopingWarningsResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Withdrawal Timeline Signs and Symptoms Treatment Coping Warnings Resources What is the most important information I should know about gabapentin withdrawal?Some people may experience tremors, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, and insomnia when they stop taking gabapentin suddenly.Never stop taking gabapentin without talking to your doctor first. What is the most important information I should know about gabapentin withdrawal?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping This article discusses the symptoms of gamophobia and some of the factors that contribute to causing this type of fear. It also discusses how the condition is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how you can cope if you have this fear of commitment and relationships....

Close In recent years, however, other views of intelligence have emerged, including Gardner’s suggestion that multiple different types of intelligence may exist. The eight intelligences according to Gardner are: What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences This theory suggests that traditional psychometric views of intelligence are too limited. Gardner first outlined his theory in his 1983 bookFrames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, where he suggested that all people have different kinds of “intelligences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Tactics Used in GaslightingTake the Gaslighting QuizEveryday Examples of Gaslighting in Different Settings—And How to RespondHow to Cope With the Effects of Being Gaslighted Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Tactics Used in Gaslighting Take the Gaslighting Quiz Everyday Examples of Gaslighting in Different Settings—And How to Respond How to Cope With the Effects of Being Gaslighted Gaslightingis a form ofemotional abusebecause it can cause someone to doubt their own sanity, saysKristin Wilson, MA, LPC, CCTP, RYT, chief experience officer at Newport Healthcare....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMechanics and Symptoms of GastroparesisHow Is Gastroparesis Diagnosed?Managing the Symptoms of Gastroparesis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mechanics and Symptoms of Gastroparesis How Is Gastroparesis Diagnosed? Managing the Symptoms of Gastroparesis If you have an eating disorder such asanorexia nervosaoravoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), you may experience thesymptomsofgastroparesis. You may not feel hungry and may constantly feel that your stomach is full even when you’ve eaten very little....

Close TheVerywell Mind Mental Health Trackeris a monthly survey of the overall mental health and well-being of adults living in the United States. Fielded online, this survey of 4,000 people seeks to measure current attitudes and behaviors, as well as feelings about the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Below you’ll find the May release of The Verywell Mind Mental Health Tracker, originally published May 25, 2021. To see the most recent insights and takeaways from our survey, check out our latest releases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOrigins of Gender Schema TheoryCultural InfluencesConsequences of NonconformityCategories in Gender Schema TheoryRationale and Criticism of Gender Schema TheoryBem’s Sex-Role Inventory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins of Gender Schema Theory Cultural Influences Consequences of Nonconformity Categories in Gender Schema Theory Rationale and Criticism of Gender Schema Theory Bem’s Sex-Role Inventory Close At a GlanceGender schema theory proposes that the ideas we have about gender (our schemas) are shapes through the cultures in which we live....

Read MoreDefense mechanisms are an unconscious strategy used to avoid difficult emotions. The displacement defense mechanism is a way… Read More Defense mechanisms are an unconscious strategy used to avoid difficult emotions. The displacement defense mechanism is a way…

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