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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExternal and Internal ObjectsObject ConstancyWhole Object RelationsThe Importance of Early RelationshipsHistory of Object Relations TheoryUses for Object Relations Theory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents External and Internal Objects Object Constancy Whole Object Relations The Importance of Early Relationships History of Object Relations Theory Uses for Object Relations Theory Object relations theory is centered on our internal relationships with others. According to this theory, our lifelongrelationship skillsare strongly rooted in our early attachments with our parents, especially our mothers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsObjectivityMoralityArguments For & Against ItDoes It Exist? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Objectivity Morality Arguments For & Against It Does It Exist? Close Objective morality is the idea that right and wrong exist factually, without any importance of opinion. It’s the concept that some actions and beliefs are imperatively good or inherently bad, and that the goodness or badness of those things holds true no matter who you are or what else you believe in....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of OCDDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of OCD Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Close In the newest edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5), OCD was moved to its own disorder class of “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.” Related conditions in the class includebody-dysmorphic disorder,hoarding disorder, andtrichotillomania. Symptoms of OCD usually appear gradually and can be long-lasting if not treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of OptimismAre You an Optimist or Pessimist?Causes of OptimismHow to PracticeImpact of OptimismPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Optimism Are You an Optimist or Pessimist? Causes of Optimism How to Practice Impact of Optimism Potential Pitfalls Close Optimistsexpect good things to happen, whereas pessimists instead predict unfavorable outcomes. Optimistic attitudes are linked to several benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing goals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Orthorexia Nervosa?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Orthorexia Nervosa? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping The term “orthorexia nervosa” describes an obsession with healthy, “pure,” or “clean” eating. It was coined as an analogy to anorexia nervosa: “ortho,” meaning right; “orexia,” meaning hunger; and “nervosa” meaning fixation or obsession. Dr. Stephen Bratman first coined the term in 1997 to describe the obsession with healthy eating he had seen in several of his patients....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOriginsHow It WorksThe Brain on AutopilotLimitations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins How It Works The Brain on Autopilot Limitations Close Incognitive psychology, parallel processing refers to the ability to deal with multiple stimuli simultaneously. One example is driving. When driving a car, we don’t focus on driving exclusively; we also listen to music, carry on a conversation with passengers, and look for the street where our destination is located....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy?PCIT TechniquesWhat Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Can Help WithThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy? PCIT Techniques What Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Can Help With Things to Consider How to Get Started Close According toPCIT International, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is “an evidence-based treatment for young children with behavioral problems…conducted through ‘coaching’ sessions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSignsEffects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Signs Effects Close Parentification occurs when there is a reversal in roles between a parent and child, and the child gets pulled into the role of the emotional, physical, or logistical caregiver for the parent. Have you ever felt that you took more care of your parents than they did of you? Do you feel like you practically raised your siblings?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Parkinson’s LawGiving Yourself Too Much Time Can BackfireExplanationsHow to Avoid ItTime Management Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Parkinson’s Law Giving Yourself Too Much Time Can Backfire Explanations How to Avoid It Time Management Tips Close Parkinson’s law is an axiom that states: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” In other words, things become harder to complete when more time is given to complete it as the build-up to the task becomes stressful and daunting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Is Most Likely To Pathologize?Who Is Most Likely to Be Pathologized?Impact of PathologizationWhat Is De-Pathologizing?Pathologization In RelationshipsHow to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Is Most Likely To Pathologize? Who Is Most Likely to Be Pathologized? Impact of Pathologization What Is De-Pathologizing? Pathologization In Relationships How to Avoid Close Pathologizing happens when people treat others differently or mentally categorize someone as abnormal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding PediophobiaSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Pediophobia Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Pediophobia, or the fear of dolls, is a type of specific phobia. It is believed to be a type ofautomatonophobia, or fear of humanoid figures.Some people fear all dolls and stuffed toys, while others fear only a specific type. Dolls that talk or move and old-fashioned porcelain dolls are especially common sources of this type of fear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of PerceptionHow It WorksPerception ProcessInfluential FactorsImprovement TipsPotential PitfallsHistory of Perception Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Perception How It Works Perception Process Influential Factors Improvement Tips Potential Pitfalls History of Perception Close Perception refers to our sensory experience of the world. It is the process of using our senses to become aware of objects, relationships, and events.It is through this experience that we gain information about the environment around us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining Perinatal DepressionRecognizing the Symptoms of Perinatal DepressionHow Is Perinatal Depression Diagnosed?What Causes Perinatal Depression?How Is Perinatal Depression Treated?How to Cope With Perinatal Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Perinatal Depression Recognizing the Symptoms of Perinatal Depression How Is Perinatal Depression Diagnosed? What Causes Perinatal Depression? How Is Perinatal Depression Treated? How to Cope With Perinatal Depression Close Perinatal depression is a type of depression that can happen during and after pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms When It Occurs Impact on Mental Health Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Close Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), also known as sleep-related myoclonus syndrome or nocturnal myoclonus syndrome, is a type of sleep-related movement disorder. If you have periodic limb movement disorder, you’re not alone. It is estimated that 5% to 8% of children and 4% to 11% of adults live with this condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Phagophobia, or the fear of swallowing, is a relatively rare type ofphobia. It is sometimes confused withpseudodysphagia(the fear of choking). The major difference is that those with phagophobia are afraid of the act of swallowing, while those with pseudodysphagia are afraid that swallowing will lead to choking....