Why Do People in Relationships Cheat?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and RisksPrimary ReasonsSecondary ReasonsCoping With CheatingOvercoming Infidelity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Risks Primary Reasons Secondary Reasons Coping With Cheating Overcoming Infidelity If you’ve been the victim of infidelity, you undoubtedly experienced a great deal of emotional anguish and were left with a lot of questions. What did I do wrong? How could my partnerbetrayme like this? The distressing questions are endless....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2129 words · Eric Harris

Why Do People With Anxiety Shake?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTriggersImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Triggers Impact Treatment Coping Close Shaking or trembling of the hands or other parts of the body are common physical symptoms associated withsocial anxiety disorder(SAD) and other anxiety conditions. “Anxiety is a complex mind-body experience involving both emotional and physical responses. A common physical manifestation of anxiety is shaking or trembling,” saysMona Potter, MD, the chief medical officer of InStride Health....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2523 words · Monica Weaver

Why Do Some of us Perform Better Under Pressure?

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January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1886 words · Dustin Hill

Why Do Some Victims Develop Stockholm Syndrome?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOriginPrevalenceCausesSymptomsDiagnosisExamplesSports Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origin Prevalence Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Examples Sports Close Stockholm syndrome is a condition in which hostages develop a psychological alliance with their captors during captivity. Victims form emotional bonds with their captors and become sympathetic toward them. They may not escape when given the chance, and they might even try to prevent their captors from facing consequences for their actions....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Diana Hart

Why Do SSRIs Cause Anxiety At First?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntidepressants and AnxietyEmotionalPhysicalSocialHelping Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antidepressants and Anxiety Emotional Physical Social Helping Others Close Although they are often used to treat anxiety,antidepressants can potentially cause anxiety, especially when people begin taking them for depression.By using various strategies, it is possible to get a better handle on these anxiety symptoms. Some strategies you can try on your own; others may require working with your healthcare provider....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2190 words · William Johnson

Why Do We Dream?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Dream Theory?The Role of DreamsReflect the UnconsciousProcess InformationAid In MemorySpur CreativityReflect Your LifePrepare and ProtectProcess EmotionsOther TheoriesLucid DreamingStress Dreams Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Dream Theory? The Role of Dreams Reflect the Unconscious Process Information Aid In Memory Spur Creativity Reflect Your Life Prepare and Protect Process Emotions Other Theories Lucid Dreaming Stress Dreams Close...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2588 words · Alison Kelley

Why Do We Enjoy Horror Movies?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExplanationsPersonal DifferencesTherapeutic Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Explanations Personal Differences Therapeutic Effects Close Horror is one of the most enduringly popular film genres in many areas around the world.While many people willingly buy tickets to the latest release, in our daily lives we often try to avoid anything that frightens us. So why would we pay to watch a movie that inducesfear and terror?...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1627 words · Kristen Johnson

Why Do We Get that “Butterflies in the Stomach” Feeling?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is This Butterflies in the Stomach Sensation?How Science Explains the Butterfly FeelingDo Butterflies in the Stomach Mean Love?Can Butterflies in the Stomach Be a Bad Thing?Managing Butterflies in the Stomach Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is This Butterflies in the Stomach Sensation? How Science Explains the Butterfly Feeling Do Butterflies in the Stomach Mean Love? Can Butterflies in the Stomach Be a Bad Thing?...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2648 words · Robert Bishop

Why Do We Like Sad Things?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConnects You to Real EmotionsSadness Without AnxietyIncreases GratitudeMakes You Think About Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Connects You to Real Emotions Sadness Without Anxiety Increases Gratitude Makes You Think About Life Close Throughout history, humans have been drawn to fictionalsadstories, from Shakespeare’s tragedies likeHamletandRomeo and Julietto challenging films likeSchindler’s ListandTitanic.Why do we like sad things so much? Because we think of stories as a form of entertainment, our interest in sad stories has been called paradoxical....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Julie Little

Why Do We Need Psychology Theories?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Theories Exist in PsychologyTypes of TheoriesTheoretical PerspectivesExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Theories Exist in Psychology Types of Theories Theoretical Perspectives Examples Close If you’ve ever taken a psychology class, then you’ve probably encountered many different psychological theories. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, Erikson’s psychosocial theory, the Big Five theory, and Bandura’s social learning theory are just a few examples that might spring to mind....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1522 words · Kenneth Jackson

Why Do You Constantly Reach For Your Phone?

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January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1588 words · Christine Rodriguez

Why Do You Talk to Yourself?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasonsTypes of Self-TalkBenefitsUsesHow to Control ItWhen to Be Concerned Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons Types of Self-Talk Benefits Uses How to Control It When to Be Concerned Close People talk to themselves for various reasons, includingproblem-solving, reasoning, planning,motivation, and attention.Self-talk is common, and experts believe talking to yourself outloud can help you process your thoughts in a healthy, productive way....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2033 words · Jonathan Rodriguez

Why Does a Relationship Fail?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLoss of TrustPoor CommunicationLack of RespectA Difference in PrioritiesNot Enough Sex and IntimacyWhat Can Make a Relationship Last?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Loss of Trust Poor Communication Lack of Respect A Difference in Priorities Not Enough Sex and Intimacy What Can Make a Relationship Last? Frequently Asked Questions Close Why do relationships fail? It’s a question that many ask themselves after a breakup....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2629 words · Aimee Hart

Why Does Attentional Blink Happen?

Close When you shift your focus from one thing to another, a tiny gap inattentioncalled attentional blink is created. It only lasts for about half a second, so we barely notice it.Your brain has limited attentional resources. If you have ever tried to focus on multiple things at once, you have likely discovered you could not fullypay attentionto all of them. In some cases, you might even notice that some things seem to simplyslide past you unnoticed....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1443 words · Michelle Lloyd

Why Does Depression Make it Difficult to Function?

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January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2193 words · Vicki Griffin