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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Brain and Savant SyndromeSavant Syndrome and AutismLiving With Savant Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Brain and Savant Syndrome Savant Syndrome and Autism Living With Savant Syndrome Close Savant syndromeis an extremely rare but genuine condition in which someone demonstrates prodigious talent, while generally also living with a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism. The first mention of the condition occurred in the late 1700s, but it became more widely known following the movieRain Man....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsIdentifying Sleep ParalysisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Identifying Sleep Paralysis Causes Types Treatment Coping Close People who experience this type of paralysis sometimes also suffer from other sleep disorders likenarcolepsyso it’s important to be aware of any underlying issues when seeking treatment for this condition. Sleep paralysis can be uncomfortable and frightening, but luckily there are treatments available that can help manage these symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Social Exchange Theory?HistoryKey ConceptsImpactFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Social Exchange Theory? History Key Concepts Impact Frequently Asked Questions Close Social exchange theory is a concept based on the idea that social behavior is the result of an exchange process. According to this theory, people weigh the potential benefits and risks of their social relationships. When the risks outweigh the rewards, they will terminate orabandon the relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Socratic Questioning?Socratic Questioning in HistoryThe 4 StagesThe 6 TypesExamples of Socratic QuestionsBenefitsChallengesPractical Guidelines Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Socratic Questioning? Socratic Questioning in History The 4 Stages The 6 Types Examples of Socratic Questions Benefits Challenges Practical Guidelines Close Some people leave a very long mark on the world, and Socrates is definitely one of those people. He was a Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC, but still today, we use some of his teachings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is Somatic Symptom Disorder?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesRelated DisordersComplicationsTreatmentCopingTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is Somatic Symptom Disorder? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Related Disorders Complications Treatment Coping Takeaways Close Have you ever fallen down a research spiral where you read the direst predictions about relatively minor physical complaints? You know, those times you type “stomach ache” into the search bar, and then next thing you know, you’ve self-diagnosed yourself with several potentially fatal ailments?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding AA Step 3The 12 StepsWhy AA Step 3 Is ImportantBenefits of AA Step 3Foundation of the Twelve StepsNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideUnderstanding Step 4 of the 12 Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding AA Step 3 The 12 Steps Why AA Step 3 Is Important Benefits of AA Step 3 Foundation of the Twelve Steps Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNo Graduating ServicesTools to Help With Self InventoryStep 4: Daily InventoryStep 4: Being HonestStep 4: A JourneyNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideA Study of Step 5 in NA and AA’s 12-Step Program Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents No Graduating Services Tools to Help With Self Inventory Step 4: Daily Inventory Step 4: Being Honest Step 4: A Journey Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiscrimination in Classical ConditioningExamples of Stimulus DiscriminationDiscrimination in Operant ConditioningStimulus Discrimination vs. Stimulus GeneralizationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Discrimination in Classical Conditioning Examples of Stimulus Discrimination Discrimination in Operant Conditioning Stimulus Discrimination vs. Stimulus Generalization Frequently Asked Questions Close Stimulus discrimination is a term used in bothclassical and operant conditioning. It involves the ability to distinguish between one stimulus and similar stimuli....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Stress and Neck Pain Are ConnectedPotential ComplicationsDiagnosis of Stress and Neck PainTreatmentsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Stress and Neck Pain Are Connected Potential Complications Diagnosis of Stress and Neck Pain Treatments How to Cope Close Stressinvolves physical and mental responses to pressure or threats. It can have a wide range of effects on health, including increased muscle tension that can contribute to neck pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStress and Temporal ArteritisComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stress and Temporal Arteritis Complications Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Chronic stress puts your body through significant physical and psychological changes. Many people often underestimate the ability of stress to trigger several physical andmental health conditions. One such condition is temporal arteritis or giant cell arteritis. Temporal arteritis is a condition that causes your temporal arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply blood from your heart to your temple, to become inflamed or narrowed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesWho Is at Risk?TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Who Is at Risk? Treatment Coping Close Stress cardiomyopathy is a condition in which severe emotional or physical stress causes the heart muscles to weaken quickly and sometimes severely. Emotional stressorsthat cause this condition could begrief, fear, or surprise, while physical stressors that may lead to stress cardiomyopathy include asthma or pain from an accident....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is It?Signs and Symptoms of Suicidal IdeationWhat Causes It?DiagnosisHow to Cope If You’re Experiencing Suicidal ThoughtsAdditional Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is It? Signs and Symptoms of Suicidal Ideation What Causes It? Diagnosis How to Cope If You’re Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts Additional Treatment Options Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people....

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Close We encounter a ton of different personalities at work. Some are easy to get along with; whereas, others are harder to vibe with. How well we’re able to work with people often depends on our workplace communication style. So, what exactly is a workplace communication style? Your workplace communication style is the manner in which you share ideas, information, and issues in a professional setting. A combination of verbal andnonverbalcues, it affects how you interact, learn, share, and collaborate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Three Aspects of the Biopsychosocial ModelHow the Biopsychosocial Model Impacts Mental HealthCriticism of the ModelHow Healthcare Professionals Use the Biopsychosocial ModelHow Clients and Patients Can Use the Biopsychosocial Model Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Three Aspects of the Biopsychosocial Model How the Biopsychosocial Model Impacts Mental Health Criticism of the Model How Healthcare Professionals Use the Biopsychosocial Model How Clients and Patients Can Use the Biopsychosocial Model...