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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTraining for PsychologistsMost Psychologists Cannot Prescribe MedicationsWhat Psychologists DoThe Role of PsychiatristsWho Can Prescribe Psychiatric Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Training for Psychologists Most Psychologists Cannot Prescribe Medications What Psychologists Do The Role of Psychiatrists Who Can Prescribe Psychiatric Medications Close Often when people use the term doctor, what they’re referring to is a Doctor of Medicine, or M.D. Technically, though, anyone who possesses a doctoral-level degree is referred to as a doctor, including psychologists who will generally have either a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Ph....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTraitsTestingSignsPsychopath vs. SociopathViolenceTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Traits Testing Signs Psychopath vs. Sociopath Violence Treatment Coping Close The term “psychopath” is used to describe someone who is callous, unemotional, and morally depraved. Although not anofficial mental health diagnosis, it is often used in clinical and legal settings to refer to someone who often is egocentric, antisocial, lacking remorse and empathy for others, and often has criminal tendencies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesTypesChoosing a Random SamplePros and Cons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Types Choosing a Random Sample Pros and Cons Close It involves determining the target population, determining the number of participants you need, and then picking participants in a way that gives everyone an equal chance of being selected at random. At a GlanceRandom sampling is important in psychology because it helps ensure that research samples are representative of the entire group....

A relapse prevention plan includes various strategies and techniques, such as identifying personal behaviors, to help reduce the risk of a relapse following treatment for substance use disorder. What Is a Relapse? Arelapseoccurs when someone starts reusing a drug after a period of abstinence. Before a relapse occurs, there are usually warning signs. It’s a process that often starts with feelings and thoughts and can include cravings. The three stages of relapse include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Use a Representative Sample?Potential ChallengesObtaining a SampleExamplesWhy It’s Important Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Use a Representative Sample? Potential Challenges Obtaining a Sample Examples Why It’s Important Close A representative sample is a group that closely matches the characteristics of its population as a whole. In other words, the sample is a fairly accurate reflection of the population from which thesampleis drawn....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHistoryExamplesTypesHow They ChangeImpact on LearningChallenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview History Examples Types How They Change Impact on Learning Challenges Close In psychology, a schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information. Simply put, a schema describes patterns of thinking and behavior that people use tointerpret the world. We use schemas because they allow us to take shortcuts in interpreting the vast amount of information that is available in our environment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Schizophrenic Episode?SymptomsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Schizophrenic Episode? Symptoms Causes Treatment Coping Close Symptoms of psychosis can include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and incoherence, saysDeepak D’Souza, MD, a psychiatry professor at Yale School of Medicine. A schizophrenic episode, also known as apsychotic episodeoracute schizophrenia, describes a time when the person’s symptoms are particularly active, says D’Souza....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSecondary vs. Primary ReinforcersExamplesAdvantagesSecondary Reinforcers in Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Secondary vs. Primary Reinforcers Examples Advantages Secondary Reinforcers in Therapy Close A secondaryreinforceris a stimulus that reinforces a behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer. For example: When you give your dog a food treat and tell him “good boy,” he’s getting both the primary reinforcer of the treat and the secondary reinforcer of the verbal praise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesUsesImpactTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Uses Impact Tips Close A self-fulfilling prophecy is an expectation or belief that can influence your behaviors, thus causing the belief to come true. The idea behind a self-fulfilling prophecy, also known as the Pygmalion effect, is that your belief about what will happen drives the actions that make that outcome ultimately come to pass....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSelf-Schema ExamplesHow Self-Schemas WorkHow Self-Schemas FormInfluence on BehaviorDetermine Your Self-Schema Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Self-Schema Examples How Self-Schemas Work How Self-Schemas Form Influence on Behavior Determine Your Self-Schema Close The termschemarefers to the cognitive structures we have to describe various categories of knowledge about the world. Like with many other things, we also hold schemas about ourselves. Inpsychology, these are known as self-schemas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is a Sex Therapist?Who Might Need a Sex TherapistWhat to ExpectThings to ConsiderHow to Find a Sex TherapistHow Effective Is Sex TherapyA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is a Sex Therapist? Who Might Need a Sex Therapist What to Expect Things to Consider How to Find a Sex Therapist How Effective Is Sex Therapy A Word From Verywell...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesNormal Shopping or AddictionControversyHow to CopeNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Normal Shopping or Addiction Controversy How to Cope Next Steps Shopping addiction is a behavioral addiction that involves compulsive buying as a way to feel good and avoid negative feelings, such as anxiety and depression. Like other behavioral addictions, shopping addiction can take over as a preoccupation that leads to problems in other areas of your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Sinus Headache?Sinus Headache vs. Migraine HeadacheSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Sinus Headache? Sinus Headache vs. Migraine Headache Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close The sinuses are a group of four interconnected cavities in the skull. Since they are located around the nose, they are also known asparanasalcavities.These cavities produce a thin mucus that traps harmful particles like dust, germs, and pollutants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Sliding Scale?What Sliding Scale Can Help WithThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Sliding Scale? What Sliding Scale Can Help With Things to Consider How to Get Started Close What Is a Sliding Scale?Therapy is expensive, with cash rates in the United Statesaveragingfrom $60 to $200 per session (and up to $250 or more per session in some parts of the country)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesImpactHow to Drink Less SodaDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Impact How to Drink Less Soda Diagnosis Treatment Do you often find yourself craving a soda? Does your meal feel incomplete without a soda to wash it down? Do you drink soda every day, sometimes more than once a day? If so, it’s possible you may have a soda addiction....