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Intersectional theory views the categories of intersecting relations such as race, gender, social class, sexuality, ability, and age as interrelated and mutually shaping one another. Taking these intersecting factors into consideration paves the way for understanding and explaining complexity in individuals, the world, and the human experience. As a concept, intersectional theory contrasts monism, which is the idea that each factor of an individual (e.g., race and gender) can be adequately understood or investigated separately from one another, as a single dimension....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It MeansIdentificationGender Identity and SexualityPrevalenceFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means Identification Gender Identity and Sexuality Prevalence FAQ Close Intersexuality is an overarching term that refers to human bodies that fall outside thestrict male and female binary. Generally speaking, the term refers to the many variations—often present at birth—that can affect a person’s reproductive or sexual anatomy, which may involve genitalia, hormones, reproductive organs, and chromosomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntimacy, According to EriksonThe Benefits of IntimacyCausesThe Consequences of IsolationHow to Build IntimacyHow to Overcome IsolationNext in Psychosocial Development GuideGenerativity vs. Stagnation in Psychosocial Development Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Intimacy, According to Erikson The Benefits of Intimacy Causes The Consequences of Isolation How to Build Intimacy How to Overcome Isolation Next in Psychosocial Development Guide Close In our 20s and 30s, close relationships become more important....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTwo INTJ Sub-TypesCharacteristicsCognitive FunctionsRelationshipsCareer PathsInteracting WithTakeawaysNext in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator GuideINTP: Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Two INTJ Sub-Types Characteristics Cognitive Functions Relationships Career Paths Interacting With Takeaways Next in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Guide Close Sometimes referred to as the “Architect” or the “Strategist,” people with an INTJ personality are highly analytical, creative, and logical.You might recognize them for their independent, ambitious, and goal-oriented traits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsCognitive FunctionsRelationshipsCareer PathsInteraction TipsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator GuideENTJ: The Commander (Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Cognitive Functions Relationships Career Paths Interaction Tips Frequently Asked Questions Next in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Guide Close INTPs have a rich inner world and would rather focus their attention on their internal thoughts rather than the external world. They typically do not have a wide social circle, but they do tend to be close to a select group of people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsTheories and ModelsDeveloping Intrapersonal IntelligenceExamples and ActivitiesResources and Further Reading Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Theories and Models Developing Intrapersonal Intelligence Examples and Activities Resources and Further Reading Close Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand your thoughts, feelings, and motivation. It involves gaining self-awareness through introspection, self-reflection, and insight. This form of intelligence allows people to plan, make decisions, and pursue goals effectively....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation?Extrinsic vs. IntrinsicUsesImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation? Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Uses Impact Close Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation refer to the forces that drive behavior. Internal motivation arises from within, while external motivation comes from outside forces. That means that if you are intrinsically motivated, you’ll engage in a behavior because you enjoy doing it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesHow Intrinsic Motivation WorksExtrinsic ReinforcementImportance in Daily LifeInfluential FactorsPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples How Intrinsic Motivation Works Extrinsic Reinforcement Importance in Daily Life Influential Factors Potential Pitfalls Close Intrinsic motivation is defined as the motivation to engage in a behavior because of the inherent satisfaction of the activity rather than the desire for a reward or specific outcome. According to “Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior With Concept Maps,” intrinsic motivation occurs when we act without any obvious external rewards: “We simply enjoy an activity or see it as an opportunity to explore, learn, and actualize our potentials....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to ExpectHow to Listen Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Expect How to Listen Close I’ve been sharing my personal story and my message about mental strength since 2013. But I wanted a new way to reach people, aside from my books and on-stage appearances. A podcast seemed like the perfect way to share other people’s stories of mental strength as well as my own favorite mental strength exercises....

Close Neurodivergence at Work is a column that chronicles the day-to-day realities of how being neurodivergent affects our work life and beyond, including expert insights and lived experiences from those who self-identify. American office culture and the broadly accepted norms of professionalism, in any work context, have historically insisted that we all fit into the same box. Being a good employee means being punctual, organized, and linearly productive…but what happens when your brain just doesn’t function according to those parameters?...

Close There are several differentresearch methods in psychology, each of which can help researchers learn more about the way people think, feel, and behave. If you’re a psychology student or just want to know the types of research in psychology, here are the main ones as well as how they work. Three Main Types of Research in Psychologystevecoleimages/Getty ImagesPsychology research can usually be classified as one of three major types.1. Causal or Experimental ResearchWhen most people think of scientific experimentation, research on cause and effect is most often brought to mind....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHistoryBenefitsDrawbacksExamplesImprovement Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses History Benefits Drawbacks Examples Improvement Tips Close Introspection is a psychological process that involves looking inward to examine one’s own thoughts, emotions, judgments, and perceptions. In psychology, introspection refers to the informal process of exploring one’s own mental and emotional states. Although, historically, the term also applies to a more formalized process that was once used as anexperimental technique....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Introversion?What Is Social Anxiety?Similarities and DifferencesCan extroverts have social anxiety?When a Trait Is Actually a DisorderCould I Have Undiagnosed Social Anxiety? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Introversion? What Is Social Anxiety? Similarities and Differences Can extroverts have social anxiety? When a Trait Is Actually a Disorder Could I Have Undiagnosed Social Anxiety? Close The terms “introversion” and “social anxiety” get thrown around a lot these days, and you might think they’re interchangeable—they both mean you don’t like being around people, right?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Is a Thought Intrusive?ExamplesAre My Thoughts Normal?CausesCopingWhen to Seek HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Is a Thought Intrusive? Examples Are My Thoughts Normal? Causes Coping When to Seek Help Frequently Asked Questions Close Intrusive thoughts are when you experience sudden, disturbingthoughts or imagesthat come into your mind without warning and refuse to go away. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, about two percent of Americans (six million people) experience intrusive thoughts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntrusive ThoughtsImpulsive ThoughtsSimilarities and DifferencesSeeking Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Intrusive Thoughts Impulsive Thoughts Similarities and Differences Seeking Professional Help Close Thoughts that seem to repeat themselves on a loop in your mind. Thoughts ofharming yourselfor others. Wild, irrational thoughts that make you feel like you need to act on them. All of these are examples of unwanted thoughts....