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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksTips for PracticingEffectiveness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Tips for Practicing Effectiveness Close Cognitive restructuring is an essential part ofcognitive behavioral therapy(CBT). It is considered to be one of the most effective treatment options for conditions likesocial anxiety disorder(SAD). Also known as cognitive reframing, cognitive restructuring is a useful process for identifying and understanding unhelpful thoughts and for challenging and replacing our automatic thoughts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTraitsIndividualism vs. CollectivismImpactPitfallsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Traits Individualism vs. Collectivism Impact Pitfalls Frequently Asked Questions Close Collectivist cultures prioritize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual. In such societies, relationships with other members of the group and theinterconnectedness among its peopleplay a central role in each person’s identity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsPrevalenceTreatmentCopingTips for Loved OnesFuture Research Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Prevalence Treatment Coping Tips for Loved Ones Future Research Close The American Psychiatric Association (APA) does not recognizecompulsive shoppingas its own mental disorder. Because of this, there are no consistent criteria for diagnosis. Additionally, researchers debate whether compulsive shopping should be classified as anaddictive disorder,obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood-regulation difficulty, orimpulse-control disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeliefs of Cultural RelativismTypesStrengthsLimitationsExamplesIn Mental HealthCultural Relativism vs. EthnocentrismHow to Promote Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Beliefs of Cultural Relativism Types Strengths Limitations Examples In Mental Health Cultural Relativism vs. Ethnocentrism How to Promote Close Cultural relativism suggests that ethics, morals, values, norms, beliefs, and behaviors must be understood within the context of the culture from which they arise. It means that all cultures have their own beliefs and that there is nouniversal or absolute standardto judge those cultural norms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is Developmental PsychologyTheoriesStagesWhen to See a Developmental PsychologistDiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is Developmental Psychology Theories Stages When to See a Developmental Psychologist Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Close Change is inevitable. As humans, we constantly grow throughout our lifespans, from conception to death (or ‘womb to tomb’). The field of developmental psychology explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that happen as people age....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesHow Does a Dismissive Person Act?Dismissive StatementsCharacteristicsWhat Makes People Dismissive?How to Deal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples How Does a Dismissive Person Act? Dismissive Statements Characteristics What Makes People Dismissive? How to Deal Close Dismissive behavior involves brushing someone off, ignoring them, or being indifferent to them. It can be disrespectful, inconsiderate, or downright rude. Being dismissed can leave you feelingunwantedand unimportant, like you don‘t matter, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist....

Close Emotional attachmentis the sense of connection and affection you may feel for people you are close to. It is a basic human need.Attachment styles are a pretty buzzy concept right now when it comes to relationships, and you’ve probably considered whether you have an anxious, avoidant, or secure attachment style. “When we are close to other people, a natural and important emotional response arises in us,” saysAdi Avivi, PsyD, CGP, a psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Role of an Enabler?Common Signs of Enabling BehaviorUnderstanding Enabling BehaviorTypes of EnablersEffects of EnablingRecognizing and Addressing Enabling BehaviorBreaking the Cycle of Enabling Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Role of an Enabler? Common Signs of Enabling Behavior Understanding Enabling Behavior Types of Enablers Effects of Enabling Recognizing and Addressing Enabling Behavior Breaking the Cycle of Enabling...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCultural Norms and EnmeshmentEnmeshment Trauma: Too Much of a Good ThingSignsImpactCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cultural Norms and Enmeshment Enmeshment Trauma: Too Much of a Good Thing Signs Impact Coping Close Family enmeshment occurs when a family lacks clearly defined roles andboundaries. Salvador Minuchin first described the concept in hisstructural family therapytheory, which emphasizes the role of family relationships in an individual’s ability to function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryImpactExamplesA Global IssueCombatting Environmental Racism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Impact Examples A Global Issue Combatting Environmental Racism Close Environmental racism is the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of color due to racial discrimination in policy-making, directives, and the enforcement of regulations and laws that intentionally or unintentionally disadvantage individuals, groups, or communities based on race. Usually, when people think ofracism, most solely think of theprejudicesindividuals have toward a particular group of people or the systems of power and oppression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasic Assumptions of Fromm’s Personality TheoryFromm’s Four Unproductive Character OrientationsThe Productive Character TypeFromm’s Theory of Fundamental Human Needs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basic Assumptions of Fromm’s Personality Theory Fromm’s Four Unproductive Character Orientations The Productive Character Type Fromm’s Theory of Fundamental Human Needs Close He suggested four of these character types are unproductive orientations, while one is a productive orientation....

Close Euthymia inbipolar disorderis a term used to describe a relatively stable mood state, where you are neithermanic/hypomanicnor depressed. However, some dictionaries have offered variations of the definition which can be confusing when used in the context of a mental illness. To complicate matters even further, a significant number of people diagnosed with bipolar euthymia will show signs of depression or anxiety, casting into doubt as to what the term actually means....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Factor Analysis and What Does It Do?Types of Factor AnalysisAdvantages and Disadvantages of Factor AnalysisHow Is Factor Analysis Used in Psychology? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Factor Analysis and What Does It Do? Types of Factor Analysis Advantages and Disadvantages of Factor Analysis How Is Factor Analysis Used in Psychology? Close The primary goal of factor analysis is to distill a large data set into a working set of connections or factors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesEffectsTreatmentsCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Effects Treatments Coping Strategies Relationships can be tough, especially if you have a lingering fear that the people you care about the most will leave you. Fear of abandonment is the overwhelming but unwarranted fear that people you love will leave you physically or emotionally. This type ofrelationship anxietycan be a paralyzing feeling, and understanding why it happens isn’t always simple....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Four Types of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?What Happens to a Child With a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?Addiction and FASSignsSide EffectsPsychological DisordersGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Four Types of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders? What Happens to a Child With a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Addiction and FAS Signs Side Effects Psychological Disorders Getting Help...