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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExplanationsExamplesImpactHow Mimicking WorksTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Explanations Examples Impact How Mimicking Works Tips Close The chameleon effect is a phenomenon that finds us mimicking the mannerisms, gestures, or facial expressions of the people we interact with most often. It causes you to subconsciously make behavioral changes to match the behavior of people in your close social circles, or even strangers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryUsesScoringGuidelinesImpactTipsPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Uses Scoring Guidelines Impact Tips Potential Pitfalls The CIWA protocol for alcohol withdrawal is a questionnaire that measures the severity of an individual’salcohol withdrawal symptoms. The goal of the CIWA protocol is to minimize the risk of complications and optimize the patient’s recovery. It is also known as the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol scale....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Disordered Eating?RisksPossible ExplanationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Disordered Eating? Risks Possible Explanations Treatment This behavior is extremely dangerous and can result in serious health consequences or death. The goal of consuming cotton balls dipped in liquid is to trick the palate into believing that a person is consuming food. Because the filler causes the stomach to feel full, people may consume fewer calories....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the CRAFT Approach?Uses for the CRAFT MethodHistoryWhen Is CRAFT Used?How to Use CRAFTImpact of CRAFTPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the CRAFT Approach? Uses for the CRAFT Method History When Is CRAFT Used? How to Use CRAFT Impact of CRAFT Potential Pitfalls The CRAFT approach to substance abuse intervention teaches family members how to support and communicate with someone who has a substance use problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Does Violence Sometimes Repeat Itself?Risk Factors of Domestic ViolenceHow to Prevent ViolenceResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Does Violence Sometimes Repeat Itself? Risk Factors of Domestic Violence How to Prevent Violence Resources While abusive behavior can be repetitive, it’s important to note that abuse does not always occur in a cyclical pattern. In fact, assuming that violence occurs in cycles can lead to victim-blaming....

Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) andbipolar disorderare two diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revisions (DSM-5-TR). They are two distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatment options. However, there are some similarities in presentation and symptoms. It is possible for someone to meet the diagnostic criteria for both ADHD and bipolar disorder, but sometimes it can be difficult to determine which diagnosis best fits someone’s presenting symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHispanic vs. Latino: Key DifferencesHistory of Hispanic and Latino TermsHispanic and Latino Terms in Media and Popular CultureHispanic and Latino IdentityWhen to Use Hispanic and Latino Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hispanic vs. Latino: Key Differences History of Hispanic and Latino Terms Hispanic and Latino Terms in Media and Popular Culture Hispanic and Latino Identity When to Use Hispanic and Latino...

Close The Economic Anxiety Index is a measure of how Americans feel about their personal finances and the economy. Verywell Mind Insights: COVID’s Lingering Impact on Financial Stress History of the Economic Anxiety Index These findings show that there is a significant level of economic anxiety among Americans. However, it’s important to remember that the Index is just a snapshot of how people are feeling at a particular moment in time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of FansWhat Is Long-Term Fandom?The Effects of Fandom On Different Life Stages Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of Fans What Is Long-Term Fandom? The Effects of Fandom On Different Life Stages Close The increased acceptance of being a fan throughout the lifespan has also led to people’s fan objects holding a more important place in their lives. This means people are more likely to turn to media to fulfill their psychological needs during allstages of development, including adulthood, and the media of which one is a fan can play a role in defining an individual’s identity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Electra Complex at a GlanceHistoryHow it WorksResolutionModern Views Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Electra Complex at a Glance History How it Works Resolution Modern Views Close You’ve probably heard of the Oedipus complex but might not be as familiar with its feminine counterpart: the Electra complex. Where the Oedipus complex focuses on boys coveting their mother’s attention, the Electra complex centers on girls....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of a Fear of DemonsWhat Causes a Fear of Demons?Fear of Demons and Legend TrippingFear of Demons in ChildrenGetting Help for a Fear of DemonsCoping With a Fear of Demons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of a Fear of Demons What Causes a Fear of Demons? Fear of Demons and Legend Tripping Fear of Demons in Children Getting Help for a Fear of Demons...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Fear of Sex?SymptomsRelated PhobiasDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Fear of Sex? Symptoms Related Phobias Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping The fear of sex is a type of specific phobia known as erotophobia. This condition is more than just general dislike or feelings of anxiety about sex. People with erotophobia experience severe, intense fear that causes serious distress and interferes with their ability to function normally....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsIdentifyingCausesImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Identifying Causes Impact Treatment Coping Close The fear of success involves being afraid of achievement, often to the point that people willsabotage themselves. While success is generally viewed as desirable, there are reasons why people may be fearful of doing too well. It is important to recognize that people often don’t fear success itself. Instead, their fear is centered on the potential consequences of success....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEvolutionWhat HappensPhysical SignsImpactExamplesHow to CalmPsychology Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Evolution What Happens Physical Signs Impact Examples How to Calm Psychology Close The three stages of fight-or-flight are: Evolution of the Fight-or-Flight Response The term “fight-or-flight” represents the choices our ancient ancestors had when faced with danger in their environment: to either fight or flee. In either case, the physiological and psychological response to stress prepares the body to react to the danger....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryExamplesCriticismsContemporary Views Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Examples Criticisms Contemporary Views Close The great man theory of leadership suggests that some individuals are born with characteristics that naturally make them skilled leaders. According to this view, leaders are born, not made. It also suggests that leaders assume authority when theirleadership traitsare needed. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Great leaders are born, not made”?...