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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClinical PsychologyCounselingExperimental PsychologyForensic PsychologyHuman Factors and Engineering PsychologyIndustrial-OrganizationalSchool PsychologySocial PsychologyFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clinical Psychology Counseling Experimental Psychology Forensic Psychology Human Factors and Engineering Psychology Industrial-Organizational School Psychology Social Psychology Final Thoughts Close What are some of the majorspecialty areas of psychology? Psychology is remarkably diverse with a tremendous range of specialty areas, and psychologists seem to be in more demand than ever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDSM-5 CriteriaTypes of Specific PhobiasCauses of Specific PhobiasTreatmentsPreparing for Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents DSM-5 Criteria Types of Specific Phobias Causes of Specific Phobias Treatments Preparing for Treatment A specificphobiais an intense and irrational fear of a specified object or situation. A phobia is an excessive and overwhelming fear that results in avoidance or extreme distress. Some phobias are centered on a specific fear object, while others are complex and tied to different situations or circumstances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of SpectrophobiaHow Is Spectrophobia Diagnosed?Causes of SpectrophobiaTypes of SpectrophobiaHow Is Spectrophobia Treated?Coping With Spectrophobia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Spectrophobia How Is Spectrophobia Diagnosed? Causes of Spectrophobia Types of Spectrophobia How Is Spectrophobia Treated? Coping With Spectrophobia Spectrophobia, a type of anxiety disorder classified as aspecific phobia, is the fear of mirrors and/or the fear of what may be reflected in them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksPros and ConsDos and Don’ts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Pros and Cons Dos and Don’ts Close Speed dating is an event format that is designed to helpsinglepeople meet and interact with each other. You spend short amounts of time with multiple prospective candidates to see if you click with any of them and would like to get to know them further....

Close As a therapist and Buddhist teacher, Welwood began to notice that people (including himself) often wielded spirituality as a shield or type ofdefense mechanism. Rather than working through hard emotions or confronting unresolved issues, people would simply dismiss them with spiritual explanations. While it can be a way to protect the self from harm or to promote harmony between people, it doesn’t actually resolve the issue. Instead, it merely glosses over a problem, leaving it to fester without any true resolution....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectsDiagnosis and ManagementSafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects Diagnosis and Management Safety Close Splitting is a term used in psychiatry to describe the inability tohold opposing thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. Some might say that a person who splits sees the world in terms of black or white—all or nothing. It’s a distorted way of thinking in which the positive or negative attributes of a person or event are neither weighed nor cohesive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesHow It WorksWhy It’s Important Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples How It Works Why It’s Important Close Spontaneous recovery is defined as the reappearance of the conditioned response after a rest period or period of lessened response. A behavior is displayed that was thought to be extinct. If theconditioned stimulusandunconditioned stimulusare no longer associated,extinctionwill occur very rapidly after a spontaneous recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhat Sports Psychologists DoSalaryEducationIs It Right For You?Pros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition What Sports Psychologists Do Salary Education Is It Right For You? Pros and Cons Close Sport psychology careers are focused on helping athletes perform and feel their best. Sport psychologists work with athletes, including amateur and professional ones, to help them do their best, handle competition, and overcome mental health challenges....

Depressionis rarely ever visible to the naked eye, and even less visible in communities where mental healthstigmais more prevalent than in others. Further, living with an invisible illness like depression as a person of color adds another layer of loneliness to an already isolating condition. We’re talking about the communities where “pushing forward” is a survival tactic rather than a coping mechanism; communities that question if something is “wrong” with us for considering we should seek professional help for ourselves, let alone for our children....

Close Key TakeawaysWinter is finally over and the spring offers a fresh, lighter start.Spring cleaning often centers around bettering your space, but can also be beneficial for your mental health.Taking time to declutter can lower your anxiety and motivate you for projects moving forward. Key Takeaways Winter is finally over and the spring offers a fresh, lighter start.Spring cleaning often centers around bettering your space, but can also be beneficial for your mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Spring Mania?The Science Behind Spring ManiaMy Personal Experiences With Spring ManiaWhy It’s Important to Talk About Spring ManiaFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Spring Mania? The Science Behind Spring Mania My Personal Experiences With Spring Mania Why It’s Important to Talk About Spring Mania Final Thoughts Close As someoneliving with a mood disorder, I have consistently found that the changing seasons are a big trigger for my mood swings....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhat Causes ItSymptomsHow to Prevent It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition What Causes It Symptoms How to Prevent It Close If are taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant, it is important to talk to a doctor before you stop taking your medication. If you stop taking your antidepressant suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms known as SSRI discontinuation syndrome....

Close Stanley Milgram was a social psychologist best-remembered for his now infamous obedience experiments. His research demonstrated how far people will go to obey authority. His experiments are also remembered for their ethical issues, which contributed to changes in regulation for experiments performed today. Learn more about his life, legacy, and influence on psychology in this brief biography. Best Known For Early Life Stanley Milgram was born on August 15, 1933, to a family of Jewish immigrants in New York City....

Close You’ve probably found yourself, at one point or another, in a yoga or meditation class listening to the teacher describe an imaginary place. You’re on your back with your eyes closed as they gently describe a tranquil space or encourage you to envision your own. Perhaps they take you on a journey through that space and you wake up feeling more at ease than before. This is guided imagery, which involves the use ofvisualization techniquesto help your body enter a relaxed state....