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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Origin of Slut-ShamingWhat Is a “Slut”?The Role of ShameNegative Impact of Slut-ShamingReclamation of Sexuality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Origin of Slut-Shaming What Is a “Slut”? The Role of Shame Negative Impact of Slut-Shaming Reclamation of Sexuality Slut-shaming is the act of condemning a person for behavior that they deem outside the realm of decent or moral. The victim’s behavior may be fully sexual in nature, as in criticizing theirpromiscuity; it may only have sexual undertones, such as critiquing a person’s attire for being provocative; and it may involve blaming the victim of asex crime....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCopingPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Prevention Smoker’s flu, also known as quitter’s flu, is a slang term used to describe some of the main symptoms ofnicotine withdrawalthat resemble the flu or common cold. Smoker’s flu is not an infectious disease but rather the process a person’s body goes through while transitioning to life after quitting nicotine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesSCD vs. AutismTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes SCD vs. Autism Treatment Coping Close Social communication disorder (SCD) is aneurodevelopmental conditionthat leads to difficulty speaking in social settings. SCD typically appears during early child development. It is often confused with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because of similar traits, making diagnoses tricky. To get an accurate diagnosis, doctors must eliminate the possibility ofASDand vice versa....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Social Reinforcement?How Does Social Reinforcement Work?4 Types of ReinforcementSocial Reinforcement ExamplesIs Social Reinforcement Effective? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Social Reinforcement? How Does Social Reinforcement Work? 4 Types of Reinforcement Social Reinforcement Examples Is Social Reinforcement Effective? Close There are many different types ofreinforcement, but when it comes to human beings, one of the most common is the social reinforcement that we encounter all around us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAn Overview of Sociocultural TheoryHistoryZone of Proximal DevelopmentVygotsky vs. PiagetApplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents An Overview of Sociocultural Theory History Zone of Proximal Development Vygotsky vs. Piaget Applications Frequently Asked Questions Close At some point, we’ve had the experience of learning something new from a knowledgeable mentor. Whether it was a parent teaching us how to ride a bike or a colleague guiding us through the process of using project management software, psychologists suggest that these experiences are pivotal to the developmental process....

Summary What is Sociological Imagination? Sociological imagination, an idea that first emerged in C. Wright Mills’ book of the same name, is the ability to connect one’s personal challenges to larger social issues. The sociological imagination is the ability to link the experience of individuals to the social processes and structures of the wider world. It is this ability to examine the ways that individuals construct the social world and how the social world and how the social world impinges on the lives of individuals, which is the heart of the sociological enterprise....

On This Page:ToggleDefinitionOrigins Auguste ComteMethodsNotable FiguresSociology vs. Psychology On This Page:Toggle On This Page: sociology Key Takeaways Definition Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociologists examine topics as diverse as crime and religion, family and the state, the divisions of race and social class, the shared beliefs of cultures, and social stability and radical changes throughout entire societies. Sociology analyzes and explains the world both on a small and large scale....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close What is solution-focused brief therapy?Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that analyze present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on current circumstances and future hopes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Somatic TherapyTechniquesWhat Somatic Therapy Can Help WithEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Somatic Therapy Techniques What Somatic Therapy Can Help With Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Unlike other mental health therapy approaches, such ascognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), which focuses prominently on the mind, somatic therapy incorporates body-oriented modalities such as dance,breathwork, andmeditationto support mental healing....

Close Stalking is a word we often use jokingly, such as telling a friend you “stalked” their social media profile. But actual stalking is a serious and dangerous crime, and it can lead to terrible consequences for its victims. About 8% of women and 2% of men are stalked at some point in their lives, and people who stalk are most often men.Read on to learn what constitutes stalking, why it happens, and what actions you can take if you’re being stalked....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Step 11?How Step 11 WorksHow to Complete Step 11Why It’s ImportantNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideA Study of Step 12 of the 12-Step Program Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Step 11? How Step 11 Works How to Complete Step 11 Why It’s Important Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide Step 11 of AA focuses on connecting with a spiritual source or higher power to help you carry out your recovery goals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Step 8 of AA?How Step 8 of AA WorksCategorizing Your List During Step 8Becoming Willing in Step 8Seeking Extra Help With Step 8Next in AA 12 Step Program GuideStep 9 of A.A.: Making Amends Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Step 8 of AA? How Step 8 of AA Works Categorizing Your List During Step 8 Becoming Willing in Step 8...

Close While themovements, known as stereotypies, don’t seem to have a specific purpose, they occur in predictable patterns and parts of the body. The episodes may appear several times a day, and last for seconds or minutes. They may interfere with the person’s ability to function or cause them to hurt themselves. This article explores the symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of stereotypic movement disorder. The symptoms of this condition typically start to appear within the first three years of a child’s life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close It is a rare condition that only affects one or two persons in every million people.It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the United States live with this condition. This article explores the types, causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, as well as some treatment options and coping strategies that may be helpful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesImportanceClassical and Operant ConditioningStimulus Discrimination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Importance Classical and Operant Conditioning Stimulus Discrimination Close In the conditioning process, stimulus generalization is the tendency for theconditioned stimulusto evoke similar responses after the response has been conditioned. For example, if a dog has been conditioned to bark with excitement when it hears the jingle of keys in the front door, similar sounds may evoke the same response....