Monthly Archives: January 2017

Real Disease vs. Mental “Disorder”

I do not know how much I agree with this but thought I would share it….JmaC   Psychiatric disorders are not medical diseases. There are no lab tests, brain scans, X-rays or chemical imbalance tests that can verify any mental … Continue reading

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ECT

Introduction to Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT), how it is used today and an evaluation. Biological Approach-Orientated Treatment Electric shock treatment, or ECT, is one of the more controversial of psychological treatments, perhaps seconded only by lobotomy. Its origins, and effect in … Continue reading

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The Psychology of Color

Exploring cultural associations between colors and emotions. Color and Mood Does color affect your mood? Psychologists have said “Absolutely!” to that question for a very long time. The psychological effects of color have such an underpinning in research that the … Continue reading

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Psychology of Happiness

The psychology behind happiness – how positive affect is quantified and what influences happiness. Just how happy are you? Do you ever wish for a life that brought more moments to be joyful? Happiness is often an elusive experience – … Continue reading

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Do Emoticons Help Us To Better Communicate Emotions?

How emoticons influence emotional communication via instant messaging and emails. Are you feeling :-D? Or is your work making you :-(? Perhaps this post’s overzealous peppering of emoticons is starting to make you a little :@? The rise of the … Continue reading

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Emotions: Anxiety

Anxiety is a cerebral emotion: when it is intense it �fogs� the mind, producing mental tiredness and the incapacity for intellectual work. I feel it most in my eyes as a regular ache, which generates a sensitivity to bright light. … Continue reading

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Anger Management: Techniques to Calm Down

Anger management is one of the many methods used in psychotherapy to address issues which could lead to uncontrollable rage and much worse scenarios. Being angry for instance is a normal or natural emotion. Anyone could experience the intense emotion … Continue reading

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Healthy Relationship Positive Affirmations

Present Tense Affirmations I am in love with my partner I respect my partner deeply I am able to be my true self around my partner I communicate my wants and needs clearly I always take into consideration the perspective … Continue reading

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be used as a treatment. Article includes an introduction to CBT, exposure therapy, the Negative Triad as well as the successes and criticisms of the treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a therapeutic … Continue reading

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Fight or Flight Response Revision Quiz LINK

https://www.psychologistworld.com/stress/fight-flight-response-revision-quiz.php

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