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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesExamplesEffectivenessDisadvantagesLong-Term Consequences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Examples Effectiveness Disadvantages Long-Term Consequences Close Punishment involves the use of adverse consequences to reduce a behavior.The goal is to form an association between the behavior and the negative consequences. Once this association is created, the hope is that the behavior will then be less likely to occur. Punishment can involve either applying an aversive consequence (such as getting a ticket for speeding) or taking away something desirable (such as a child losing their screen time privileges)....

Close Purity culture encompasses the way society and popular culture reinforces the idea of sexual purity as a measure of a person’s worth. It started as a largely Christian religious phenomenon but has grown beyond that, especially in the US, and has far ranging mental health impacts on those it affects. This article will discuss what purity culture is, how it came to be, how it challenges people’s mental health, and how people can heal from this particular form oftrauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMore About the PodcastEpisode Transcript Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents More About the Podcast Episode Transcript Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. The Verywell Mind Podcastis available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOrigins of QigongKey Elements of QigongStyles and FormsBenefits of Practicing QigongGetting StartedQigong in Daily LifeSafety Considerations and PrecautionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins of Qigong Key Elements of Qigong Styles and Forms Benefits of Practicing Qigong Getting Started Qigong in Daily Life Safety Considerations and Precautions Frequently Asked Questions Close Qigong, pronounced “chee-gong,” is an ancient Chinese practice that consists ofmindful, meditative movements....

Close If you arecoping with borderline personality disorder (BPD), finding the right therapist is essential to your health and well-being. Not every therapist is capable oftreating BPDand you may not click with the first healthcare provider you meet. It’s important that you keep looking for the right person, as you will be spending a lot of time with them. This article will discuss the qualities to look for in a BPD therapist and how effective therapy is for this condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey DifferencesQuantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research MethodsHow They Relate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences Quantitative Research Methods Qualitative Research Methods How They Relate Close In psychology and other social sciences, researchers are faced with an unresolved question: Can we measure concepts like love or racism the same way we can measure temperature or the weight of a star? Social phenomena⁠—things that happen because of and through human behavior⁠—are especially difficult to grasp with typical scientific models....

Close Knowing what questions to ask a therapist during your visit can help reduce anxiety. Knowing what to ask can also help you determine whether there could be a good fit between you and your new therapist. Here are some questions that you may want to ask in order to get a better feel for your new therapist’s background, training, and expertise. Are You Licensed? What Kind of Training Have You Received?...

Close We’ve all found ourselves stuck in those superawkward situationswhere conversation feels like a chore. Maybe we’re standing next to a coworker in the elevator, waiting in the buffet line with a distant cousin at a family wedding, or making small talk with a friend’s plus-one at a party. It’s not that we don’t want to connect—it’s just that it feels so…forced. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Having a few go-to questions up your sleeve can help break the ice and make the interaction less painful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesComplicationsTreatmentCopingHelping Someone Cope With Quiet BPD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Complications Treatment Coping Helping Someone Cope With Quiet BPD Close While it’s true that others won’t necessarily understand the degree to which you are living in despair, mental health conditions aren’t any less painful just because they’re not visible. Quiet borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one such condition, hence its name....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Food Noise?Signs Your Food Noise Is Too LoudHow Food Noise Affects EatingHow Do GLP-1s Work to Silence Food Noise?Strategies to Reduce Food NoiseSupportNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health GuideLife After (Weight) Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Food Noise? Signs Your Food Noise Is Too Loud How Food Noise Affects Eating How Do GLP-1s Work to Silence Food Noise?...

Close Key TakeawaysPeople are quitting their jobs across the United States at record levels.Considerations on whether or not to quit your job range fromfinancial issuesto social changes.Being forced to work extra hours from home or having safety procedures ignored were among the reasons people gave for leaving their positions. Key Takeaways People are quitting their jobs across the United States at record levels.Considerations on whether or not to quit your job range fromfinancial issuesto social changes....

Close How do you know whether you’re hypomanic? Periods of hypomania are possible whether you havebipolar I or bipolar II disorder(although to be diagnosed as bipolar 1, you must have had a full-blown manic episode at some point in your illness). This quiz will help you determine whether you’ve ever hadhypomania, which is defined as an abnormally revved-up state of mind that affects your mood, thoughts, and behavior. You can use the results when speaking with a health care professional (even if you haven’t been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at present)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Polyamory QuizWho Is This Polyamorous Quiz For?About This Polyamorous QuizWhat to Know About PolyamoryWhat Are the Rules in Polyamorous Relationships? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Polyamory Quiz Who Is This Polyamorous Quiz For? About This Polyamorous Quiz What to Know About Polyamory What Are the Rules in Polyamorous Relationships? Close Like any healthy relationship, good communication and established boundaries are key to making a polyamorous arrangement work....

Close Albert Bandura is best known for his theory ofself-efficacyand his work insocial learning, including his famous “Bobo doll” experiment. In addition, Bandura served as President of theAmerican Psychological Associationin 1974 and he is a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. Below are just a few quotations from Bandura’s writings.Quotes on Self-Efficacy"Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the sources of action required to manage prospective situations.“FromSelf Efficacy in Changing Societies,1995"If efficacy beliefs always reflected only what people can do routinely they would rarely fail but they would not set aspirations beyond their immediate reach nor mount the extra effort needed to surpass their ordinary performances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelected Kurt Lewin QuotesFrom A Dynamic Theory of Personality (1935)From Resolving Social Conflicts (1948)From Field Theory in Social Science (1951) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Selected Kurt Lewin Quotes From A Dynamic Theory of Personality (1935) From Resolving Social Conflicts (1948) From Field Theory in Social Science (1951) Close The following sections cover quotes from other works of Kurt Lewin. This book contains reprints of the papers most essential to Lewin’s viewpoints:...