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Compensatory behaviors are simply things people with eating disorders do in an attempt to make up for having eaten and consumed calories. They are an attempt to erase shame, anxiety, guilt or other “bad” feelings about the food eaten and the act of eating it. It’s important to note that eating is not something that should make one feel guilty; after all, we need food to survive and all people should be able to enjoy delicious food without guilt....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhy People BelieveEvolutionary TheoriesConsequencesCOVID-19Historical Examples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Why People Believe Evolutionary Theories Consequences COVID-19 Historical Examples Close At a Glance A conspiracy theory is defined as a theory that rejects the standard explanation for an event and instead credits a covert group or organization with carrying out a secret plot. Chances are, you can think of at least one conspiracy theory you’ve heard about....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping With Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping With Close Delusions are fixed, false beliefs that conflict with reality. If a person is in a delusional state, they can’t let go of their untrue convictions despite contrary evidence. Delusions are common symptoms of somepsychotic disorders. They may occur along with hallucinations, which involve perceiving something that isn’t really there, like hearing voices or feeling bugs crawling on your skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Elimination Disorders?TypesSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Elimination Disorders? Types Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Close Elimination disorders are present in children that urinate or defecate in places other than the toilet. Children with these disorders are usually past the age where such acts are common behavior. This condition is diagnosed in children between the ages of 7 and 12....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRolesBenefitsEffects of Low Endorphin LevelsEndorphins vs. DopamineEndorphins vs. OpioidsIncreasing Endorphins Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Roles Benefits Effects of Low Endorphin Levels Endorphins vs. Dopamine Endorphins vs. Opioids Increasing Endorphins Close Endorphins are chemicals in your brain that help you cope with pain and maintain well-being. They’re responsible for that feeling after working out, eating a piece of dark chocolate, or having a good laugh with a friend....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HallucinationsSymptoms of HallucinationsCauses of HallucinationsTreatment for HallucinationsCoping with Hallucinations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hallucinations Symptoms of Hallucinations Causes of Hallucinations Treatment for Hallucinations Coping with Hallucinations Close In layperson’s terms, hallucinations involve hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, or even tasting things that are not real. Auditory hallucinations, which include hearing voices or other sounds that have no physical source, are the most common type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory and OriginsUsesTypesHeuristics vs. AlgorithmsHeuristics and BiasHow to Make Better Decisions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History and Origins Uses Types Heuristics vs. Algorithms Heuristics and Bias How to Make Better Decisions Close If you need to make a quick decision, there’s a good chance you’ll rely on a heuristic to come up with a speedy solution. Heuristics are mental shortcuts that allow people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close Children come to the world almost pre-programmed to learn the language of their environment. But while it appears automatic for a child to learn to read, speak, andunderstand communicationaround them—the pace at which these skills are learned vary among children. In some cases, children may not meet certain developmentalmilestones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close What are learning disabilities?Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disordersthat can significantly hamper a person’s ability tolearnnew things.As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. What are learning disabilities? Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disordersthat can significantly hamper a person’s ability tolearnnew things....

Close What exactly is a mental disorder? How are these conditions diagnosed? Defining exactly what constitutes a psychological disorder can be tricky, and definitions have changed over time. The first problem is that a mental health professional must first decide exactly how to define “disorder.” How do you determine if there is something psychologically wrong or unhealthy about a person? How do you decide what’s normal and what’s abnormal? If you were to define “disorder” as something that lies outside of the statistical norm, then people who are considered exceptionally talented or gifted in a particular area would be regarded as abnormal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHistoryTypesGroups AffectedExamplesEffectsCopingPreventionOvercoming Microaggressions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition History Types Groups Affected Examples Effects Coping Prevention Overcoming Microaggressions Close Have you ever felt like you were on the receiving end of a subtle form ofprejudiceor stereotyping? As though someone just said or did something that made you feel unwelcome or judged because of your ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristic related to a marginalized group?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Mood StabilizersHow They WorkConditions Used ForSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Mood Stabilizers How They Work Conditions Used For Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Most commonly, mood stabilizers are used to treat those withbipolar disorder. However, they can also be used to treat those withschizoaffective disorder,borderline personality disorder(BPD), and in some instances,depression. There are currently three main types of drug classes used as mood stabilizers in the United States for various conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake the Free Personality TestWho Is This Quiz For?What This Test Actually Says About Your PersonalityTry Our Other Personality Quizzes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take the Free Personality Test Who Is This Quiz For? What This Test Actually Says About Your Personality Try Our Other Personality Quizzes Close Personality is a major part of what defines us as human beings because it combines all the emotional, behavioral, and intellectual components of how we interact with the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Precognitive DreamsWhy Do I Dream of Things Before They Happen?How Do Precognitive Dreams Work?Real-Life Examples of Precognitive DreamsDebunking Myths and MisconceptionsPractical Applications and Implications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Precognitive Dreams Why Do I Dream of Things Before They Happen? How Do Precognitive Dreams Work? Real-Life Examples of Precognitive Dreams Debunking Myths and Misconceptions Practical Applications and Implications Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Neurobehavioral Disorders?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Neurobehavioral Disorders? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Close Neurobehavioral disorders are a group of conditions associated with brain impairments, injuries, or diseases such as dementia ormultiple sclerosis.ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette’s Syndrome are considered neurobehavioral disorders. In some instances, these disorders overlap. For example, this means that a child with one disorder, let’s say autism, could also be diagnosed with another neurobehavioral condition such as Tourette’s syndrome....