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Close Throughout this article, I’ve dug into available research onpersonalityand the movies to explore some of the reasoning behind why certain people like comedy, sci-fi, horror, or other genres. This is primarily based on theBig Five Personality Testtraits. While there is certainly more research to be done, as amedia psychologistI’ve shared my insights to give you an idea of what people will prefer when they decide to pick out a movie....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExplanationsWeather/Mood ConnectionWhy Light Affects MoodWhat It Means Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Explanations Weather/Mood Connection Why Light Affects Mood What It Means Close At a GlanceThe time of year you most look forward to and enjoy could reveal some things about your personality. At a Glance The time of year you most look forward to and enjoy could reveal some things about your personality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does a Therapist Choose Their Scope of Practice?Types of Scopes of PracticeWhy Is a Therapist’s Scope of Practice Important?What Do Therapists Do When A Client Is Outside Their Scope of Practice?Finding the Right Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does a Therapist Choose Their Scope of Practice? Types of Scopes of Practice Why Is a Therapist’s Scope of Practice Important?...

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy We Get HangoversIdentifying AnxietyThe History of the Term HangxietySymptoms of HangxietyCauses of HangxietyHow to Avoid HangxietyWhat to Do If You’re Feeling Hangxious Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why We Get Hangovers Identifying Anxiety The History of the Term Hangxiety Symptoms of Hangxiety Causes of Hangxiety How to Avoid Hangxiety What to Do If You’re Feeling Hangxious A term that is the combination of the words hangover and anxiety, hangxiety is the feeling of anxiousness that may accompany a hangover....

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandThe Role of Alcohol at Holiday FestivitiesWhy Are We Drinking?Understanding Gray Area DrinkingWhat Happens When We Don’t Drink at GatheringsTips For Drinking ResponsiblyWhen to Seek HelpView All Table of ContentsExpandThe Role of Alcohol at Holiday FestivitiesWhy Are We Drinking?Understanding Gray Area DrinkingWhat Happens When We Don’t Drink at GatheringsTips For Drinking ResponsiblyWhen to Seek HelpView All Table of ContentsExpandThe Role of Alcohol at Holiday FestivitiesWhy Are We Drinking?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesExamplesImpactCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Examples Impact Coping Strategies Close Uh oh. It happened again. You’ve walked into a room with a purpose, only to realize you have no idea why you’re there or what you were doing. Welcome to the club. Since I turned 40, ahem, a few years ago, I’ve noticed a distinct uptick in these mental lapses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryTypesCausesExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Types Causes Examples Close The Preconscious, Conscious, and Unconscious Minds History of the Freudian Slip Freudian slips are named after their creator, famed psychoanalystSigmund Freud. In his 1901 book, “The Psychopathology of Everyday Life,” Freud described a variety of different types and examples of Freudian slips, writing that speech blunders are the result of a “disturbing influence of something outside of the intended speech” like anunconsciousthought, belief, or wish....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow IQ Is CalculatedHow Intelligence Is MeasuredDrawbacksControversies Over IQ ScoresWhat Does It Mean to Have an Average IQ? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How IQ Is Calculated How Intelligence Is Measured Drawbacks Controversies Over IQ Scores What Does It Mean to Have an Average IQ? Close Test publishers use different scoring systems in their IQ (intelligence quotient) tests but, generally, the average (ormean) score is set at 100 with a standard deviation of 15 so that scores conform to a normal distribution curve....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFinal VerdictCompare the Best Astrology AppsMethodologyFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Final Verdict Compare the Best Astrology Apps Methodology FAQ Close Astrology links the movement of the stars and planets to human affairs and the natural world. If you’re curious about this connection, astrology apps can offer insight into your daily life based on the current placement of the planets. The best astrology app for you is one that meets your needs in terms of price, credibility, usefulness, and satisfaction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of Alcohol UseFactors Contributing to Alcohol Use and DepressionAlcohol Use Disorder and DepressionTreating Alcohol Use and Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Alcohol Use Factors Contributing to Alcohol Use and Depression Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression Treating Alcohol Use and Depression Close Alcohol and depression are connected in several ways, and the two often feed off of one another....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSociopathy vs. PsychopathyDevelopmentSigns of Psychopathy vs. SociopathyTreatmentPsychopaths and Sociopaths vs. NarcissistsIf Someone You Know Has APD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sociopathy vs. Psychopathy Development Signs of Psychopathy vs. Sociopathy Treatment Psychopaths and Sociopaths vs. Narcissists If Someone You Know Has APD Close Although sociopath and psychopath are often used interchangeably and may overlap, each has its own clear lines of distinction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II DisorderDepressive Symptoms and Bipolar DisorderTreatment for Bipolar DisordersCyclothymic DisorderCoping With Bipolar DisorderFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II Disorder Depressive Symptoms and Bipolar Disorder Treatment for Bipolar Disorders Cyclothymic Disorder Coping With Bipolar Disorder Final Thoughts Close Bipolar disorder is a treatable condition, and some therapies and medications can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life....

Close When you’re in conversation with someone, it’s common for your mind to drift to other thoughts. When your mind begins to wander, you’re likely still hearing the other person, but you’re not truly listening to what they have to say. However, this can negatively impact your conversations and relationships with people, if they feel that you’re rarely listening to them. “Many people use the words “hearing” and “listening” interchangeably; however, there are several important differences between the two,” saysKelly Workman, PsyD, a psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Leadership vs. ManagementApplying Management Versus Leadership Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Leadership vs. Management Applying Management Versus Leadership Close For many people, the words management and leadership can be used interchangeably. After all, the manager is normally the one in charge of a group of employees, which makes that person their leader. You may even be thinking about advancing in your company to be a part ofleadershipin a position that requires you to manage people....