Choice Blindness in Psychology

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat the Research SaysHow Choice Blindness Influences DecisionsWhat Causes Choice Blindness?Real-World Implications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What the Research Says How Choice Blindness Influences Decisions What Causes Choice Blindness? Real-World Implications Close The concept of choice blindness suggests that people are not always aware of their choices and preferences. Choice blindness is a part of a cognitive phenomenon known as theintrospection illusion....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · Mark Allen

Choose Your Story, Change Your Life With Bestselling Author Kindra Hall

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Kindra HallWhy Kindra Hall Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From KindraMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Kindra Hall Why Kindra Hall Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Kindra More About the Podcast...

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Barbara Torres

Choosing a Healthcare Career

Close Healthcare careers can be a great choice for people who love helping others and are interested in science, technology, medicine, and math. The demand for health services is expected to grow in the coming years, making healthcare an excellent career path for people who want stable, secure jobs.While these jobs are in high demand and can pay very well, it is also important to be aware of some of the potential drawbacks as well....

January 17, 2025 · 20 min · 4165 words · Kathy Chavez

Chrissy Metz Goes Off Script and Reclaims Her Story

As fans of “This Is Us” come to terms with the end of the award-winning show on May 24, Chrissy Metz is also processing parting ways with the storyline, her castmates, and the beloved on-screen character, Kate Pearson, who she portrayed for six years. “I am her; she is me. [We] always put ourselves into our roles. And I think Kate is so much of who I used to be. And so now that she’s becoming this very empowered woman who’s speaking up for herself, I, in turn, find myself doing that in different ways,” says Metz....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2513 words · Ashley Weaver

Christopher LeMark Is Providing a Safe Haven Through Coffee and Conversation

Close Christopher LeMark is the founder ofCoffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Healthwhich is a unique nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up in challenging circumstances, he found solace in hip-hop. As an adult, he discovered the power of therapy and saw how it transformed his life. He hopes to help as many Black people in Chicago gain the same opportunity to receive therapy through his organization. Christopher LeMark is one of our top 25 thought leaders, experts, and advocates making a difference in mental healthSee 2023 Honorees...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Tyler Palmer

Chronic Drinking Increases Cortisol Levels

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlcohol and Cortisol: What’s the Connection?Alcohol Increases Cortisol LevelsAlcohol Withdrawal Increases CortisolAlcohol Use Affects the HPA AxisEffects of CortisolHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alcohol and Cortisol: What’s the Connection? Alcohol Increases Cortisol Levels Alcohol Withdrawal Increases Cortisol Alcohol Use Affects the HPA Axis Effects of Cortisol How to Get Help Alcohol and stress are connected in several ways....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2091 words · Hannah Smith

Chronophobia, the Fear of Time

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceSymptomsTreating ChronophobiaPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Symptoms Treating Chronophobia Prevention We all fear getting older to some degree, or wish we had more time to spend with our friends and loved ones, but most of the time, this does not rise to the level of a phobia, which requires persistent debilitating anxiety and other associated symptoms in response to the object of our fear....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Charles Long

Clang Association in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They Sound LikePart of “Word Salad"Writing Associations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Sound Like Part of “Word Salad” Writing Associations Close Clang associations are groupings of words, usually rhyming words, that are based on similar-sounding sounds, even though the words themselves don’t have any logical reason to be grouped together.A person who is speaking this way may be showing signs of psychosis in bipolar disorder or schizophrenia....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Mario Powers

Classes to Take in High School for Psychology Majors

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClasses to TakeExtracurricular ActivitiesOther Ways to PrepareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Classes to Take Extracurricular Activities Other Ways to Prepare Frequently Asked Questions Close If you’re a high school studentconsidering a college major in psychology, you can begin preparing now for your higher education pursuits. This begins with knowing which classes to take in high school for psychology, giving you a foundational knowledge base that will serve you well in the years ahead....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1277 words · Kyle Cox

Classic Psychology Experiments

Close The history of psychology is filled with fascinating studies and classic psychology experiments that helped change the way we think about ourselves and human behavior. Sometimes the results of these experiments were so surprising they challengedconventional wisdomabout the human mind and actions. In other cases, these experiments were also quite controversial.Some of the most famous examples include Milgram’s obedience experiment and Zimbardo’s prison experiment. Explore some of these classic psychology experiments to learn more about some of the best-known research in psychology history....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2058 words · Monique Knight

Claustrophobia Medication and Tips to Make Travel More Enjoyable

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicationsOvercoming TriggersOther Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medications Overcoming Triggers Other Tips Forpeople with claustrophobia, which involves an intense, irrational fear of enclosed spaces, an upcoming trip might bring on feelings of anxiety rather than excitement. Here are ways to help manage your symptoms with claustrophobia medication and other coping techniques, making your travel more enjoyable. Claustrophobia Medication Before embarking on a long trip, see your healthcare provider or therapist for guidance....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Regina Perez

Claustrophobia: Fear of Enclosed Spaces

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Steven Smith

Clinical Psychologist Job and Training Overview

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClinical Psychologist RoleClinical Psychologist CertificationPsychologist SkillsPsychologist vs. PsychiatristWho Should You See? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clinical Psychologist Role Clinical Psychologist Certification Psychologist Skills Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist Who Should You See? Close A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with highly specialized training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses. Clinical psychologists are not technically medical doctors, but still typically follow an educational path that requires many years of study, often resulting in a doctorate degree....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Keith Soto

Clinical Psychology History, Approaches, and Careers

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHistoryTreatment ApproachesEducationCareers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition History Treatment Approaches Education Careers Close Clinical psychology specialty integrates the science of psychology with treating complex human problems. In addition to directing treating people for mental health concerns, the field of clinical psychology also supports communities, conducts research, and offers training to promote mental health for people of all ages and backgrounds....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1939 words · Donald Mccarthy

Clinical Psychology Research Topics

Close Clinical psychologyresearch is one of the most popular subfields in psychology. With such a wide range of topics to cover, figuring out clinical psychology research topics for papers, presentations, and experiments can be tricky.Clinical Psychology Research Topic IdeasTopic choices are only as limited as your imagination and assignment, so try narrowing the possibilities down from general questions to the specifics that apply to your area of specialization.Here are just a few ideas to start the process:How does social media influence how people interact and behave?...

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Debra Galloway