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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsJob DescriptionWork EnvironmentEducation and TrainingSalary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Job Description Work Environment Education and Training Salary Close Criminal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies the behaviors and thoughts of criminals. The field of criminal psychology is related to forensic psychology, but there are important differences. Criminal psychologists typically focus more directly on criminal behaviors. Forensic psychologists, on the other hand, deal more with the intersection of psychology and civil and criminal law....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiological Factors That Affect AttractionPsychological Factors That Affect AttractionOther Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biological Factors That Affect Attraction Psychological Factors That Affect Attraction Other Factors Close First up, just to state the obvious for a second let’s talk about what sexual attraction is. According to the LBGTQ Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, sexual attraction is “attraction that makes people desire sexual contact or showssexual interestin another person(s)....

Close It’s the rarest and the most extreme form of insecure attachment as it results from very specific kinds of trauma. But if you have this attachment style or are in a relationship with someone who does, it’s important to understand the signs and causes of disorganized attachment so you can work to develop a more secure, loving relationship. What Are the Signs and Characteristics of Disorganized Attachment? Someone with ananxious attachment styleis so intent on being in a secure relationship that they’re able to overlook manyred flagsand do everything they can to stay in the relationship, even when its unhealthy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Purpose Do Dreams Serve?What Do Dreams About Tornadoes Mean?How to Understand the Meaning of Your DreamsWays to Cope With Dreams About TornadoesKeep a Dream JournalAllow Time to Interpret Your DreamsWhen to Get Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Purpose Do Dreams Serve? What Do Dreams About Tornadoes Mean? How to Understand the Meaning of Your Dreams Ways to Cope With Dreams About Tornadoes...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmployee Selection and RecruitmentJob Training and DevelopmentEmployee Wellness and Life QualityWorkplace ErgonomicsOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance Management and EnhancementTeaching and Education Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Employee Selection and Recruitment Job Training and Development Employee Wellness and Life Quality Workplace Ergonomics Organizational Development Performance Management and Enhancement Teaching and Education Close Industrial-organizational psychologists (also called I/O or I-O psychologists) apply psychological principles and knowledge to situations in the workplace....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTimelinePreventionCopingWhen to Seek HelpTreatmentSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Timeline Prevention Coping When to Seek Help Treatment Support Whatever name you give it—cannabis, weed, pot, etc—marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug and you probably know someone who partakes. It feels dated to even call it an illicit drug but despite some form of legalization in 24 states, it is still outlawed at a federal level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do People Earn MS Credentials?What Does It Take to Get MS Credentials?MS in PsychologyCareers With an MS in Psychology Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do People Earn MS Credentials? What Does It Take to Get MS Credentials? MS in Psychology Careers With an MS in Psychology Close College degrees can be confusing because there are so many acronyms involved. If you meet someone with MS credentials behind their name, it means they have obtained a Master of Science degree....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Most Common Sexual DreamsTheories That Help Explain Sexual DreamsSexual Dreams and StressCoping With Sexual Dreams Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Most Common Sexual Dreams Theories That Help Explain Sexual Dreams Sexual Dreams and Stress Coping With Sexual Dreams Close Everyone dreams, and some types of dreams tend to be a universal phenomenon—like dreaming about falling, being late for a test, and yes, even sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the Pride FlagWhat the Colors of the Pride Flag MeanWhat Do the Colors in the New Pride Flag Mean?Reception of the New Pride FlagWhy the Pride Flag Is ImportantNext in Ally Up GuideWhat to Do When You’re Questioning Your Sexuality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the Pride Flag What the Colors of the Pride Flag Mean What Do the Colors in the New Pride Flag Mean?...

Close Abbreviated therapist titles can represent a few different things. Among them are theirlevel of educationand whether they hold a professional license or certification. When unsure about a psychotherapist’s credentials, ask. Inquiring about their credentials is just one of thequestions to ask a new therapist. Abbreviated Therapist Titles Related to Education Some of the letters after a therapist’s name signify their degree. These degrees can be broadly categorized based on whether they are a doctorate or master’s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Momma’s Boy?Signs Someone Might Be a Momma’s BoyEffects of Being a Momma’s BoyHandling Boundary Issues Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Momma’s Boy? Signs Someone Might Be a Momma’s Boy Effects of Being a Momma’s Boy Handling Boundary Issues Close “Momma’s boy” is a term sometimes used to describe a man who lacks self-reliance and is overly dependent on his mother....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesHistoryInfluencesUsesImpactImproving Cognitive SkillsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types History Influences Uses Impact Improving Cognitive Skills Frequently Asked Questions Close ‘Cognitive’ is a term used in psychology to describe anything related to thinking, learning, and understanding. So when you hear people talk about cognitive skills or processes, they are referring to different aspects of how the brain works—things like remembering information, learning new things, paying attention, and processing all of the information you encounter each day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Hangover SymptomsSevere Hangover SymptomsIntensity and DurationWhen It Becomes a ProblemFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Hangover Symptoms Severe Hangover Symptoms Intensity and Duration When It Becomes a Problem Frequently Asked Questions How much is too much? Some people report hangover symptoms after consuming only two or three drinks, while some heavy drinkers never experience hangover symptoms at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Mental Health Tech Do?Training RequirementsWork SettingsFinding a Mental Health Technician JobTechnicians vs. AidesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Mental Health Tech Do? Training Requirements Work Settings Finding a Mental Health Technician Job Technicians vs. Aides Frequently Asked Questions Close Mental health technicians—also called psychiatric technicians or behavioral health technicians—are key players in a mental health treatment team, working directly with patients who are coping with disabilities, illnesses, or substance use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Social Worker?Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhere Are Social Workers Employed?Salary InformationEducation RequirementsSocial Worker Specialty AreasJob Outlook for Social Workers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Social Worker? Duties and Responsibilities Where Are Social Workers Employed? Salary Information Education Requirements Social Worker Specialty Areas Job Outlook for Social Workers Close A social worker is a mental health professional who works to improve the lives of vulnerable populations....