Have you ever taken a self-defense class? Activities like karate or krav maga can be a great workout and help you channel your aggression toward a certain goal, but they come with codes of conduct. Most practitioners promise to never use what they’ve learned to attack someone, only to defend themselves when being attacked. In the end, the attacker still might get hurt. Using self-defense is one example of instrumental aggression....

How angry are you? That’s what a lot of TikTokers tried to answer when they participated in a “challenge” surrounding the Multidimensional Anger Test. Set to an aggressive soundtrack with a killer beat drop, users shared their results from the online test. But what do those results mean? Should you take this test? How does someone “change” how angry they feel and how often they express it? Log In 0%complete...

Have you ever been around a group of people, but you just can’t stand one of them? Maybe this is a friend of a friend, a colleague, or a family member’s new partner. They’re obnoxious, but you seem to be the only person that thinks so. Everyone else is perfectly polite to them. Out of politeness yourself, you don’t say anything about your opinion. Does this mean that everyone else loves this person that you think is obnoxious?...

Why do you stop your car at a red light? How do you know what to say when you sit down at a restaurant? Why do some people have such a hard time accepting LBGTQ folks? There is one idea in sociology that can answer all of these questions, and a lot of questions about social interaction: The Thomas Theorem. What Is the Thomas Theorem?How the Thomas Theorem Impacted the Creators of the Thomas TheoremTypes of Social Constructs...

How do you get a child to stop performing a negative behavior? Maybe your child is kicking, running, eating too fast, or doing something else they aren’t supposed to do. Punishment isn’t working - in fact, it’s causing adverse effects that you would prefer to eliminate. What if you could usereinforcementto reduce bad behaviors? ABA therapists say you can: differential reinforcement can reduce bad behaviors and encourage better ones. This page will review the different differential reinforcement types for ABA therapy....

If you have ever felt jealous of your partner’s exes, or your partner is jealous ofyourexes, keep reading. Retroactive jealousy can be associated with certain mental disorders if it affects your life, but it can also be treated. Don’t let jealousy ruin a great relationship. Understand where retroactive jealousy comes from and how you can eliminate it. What Is Retroactive Jealousy?What Does Retroactive Jealousy Look Like?Is Retroactive Jealousy Normal?Why People Have Retroactive JealousyHow Long Does Retroactive Jealousy Last?...

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could spend a day at Hogwarts? And as you spend your day at Hogwarts, you interact with people like Hermoine or Ron or…Draco Malfoy? To people using the #DracoMalfoy and #RealityShifting hashtags on TikTok, this is a very real possibility. With just some understanding of reality shifting and some shifting script templates, you’ll be ready to shake Draco Malfoy’s hand, or doanythingyou wish. Your dream life is just one shift away....

Are you considering enrolling your child in a Montessori school? This type of school typically sparks debate among parenting groups and neighborhoods. The Montessori approach is certainly different from a “typical” public school. But in a world where standardized tests and high expectations put immense pressure on some kids and unnecessarily put other kids in a restrictive box, it may be helpful to look less into why Montessori is bad, and look more into why Montessori is good....

There are a lot of reasons why a person may pursue therapy: maybe they want to set proper boundaries with family members or learn coping mechanisms for daily stress. Some people want to process traumatic memories or overcome addictions. Not all therapies are appropriate for all mental health conditions; fortunately, people seeking therapy have plenty of options. Brainspotting therapy is one of the newest options for patients who are looking to process traumatic memories, and many believe this is one of the safest approaches to handling trauma....

Whether you are a teacher, an older sibling, or a parent, you probably influence the younger people in your life. If you are interested in learning about encouraging a growth mindset in kids, you’re in the right place. (This post also includes 15 quotes on growth mindset for kids! Use them to encourage the children in your life.) Take a moment and think about the most influential adults inyourearly life. What did they tell you about achieving your dreams?...

What Is Overstimulation?What Overstimulation Feels LikeDoes Overstimulation Cause Anxiety?How To Cope With Overstimulation What Is Overstimulation? What Overstimulation Feels Like Does Overstimulation Cause Anxiety? How To Cope With Overstimulation Overstimulation, also known as sensory overload, occurs when a person experiences too much sensory information for their brain to properly organize. This can lead to confusion, feelings of anxiety, or inappropriate behaviors. A sensory processing disorder is not a standalone diagnosis and is often associated with ADHD or ASD....

Alcohol addiction is deadly. A few drinks here and there can feel harmless, but if a person’s drinking snowballs into a serious addiction, they could face serious consequences. One of those many consequences is known as “wet brain,” or Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a serious medical condition, but we don’t go into the details of how certain enzymes and amino acids work with and against the body. This page will provide a basic overview of what “wet brain” is, how it affects the body, and how you can seek help for alcohol addiction....

Forensic psychologyis the combination of various sub-fields of psychology. It encompassescounseling psychology,clinical psychologyas well asneuropsychologyalong with other studies that are engaged in dealing with judicial system and procedures. Some of the top states to studyforensic psychologyare given below for students’ assistance. Illinois State of Illinois, being a mid western state is the center for various cultures. Being a highly populated state the chances of increased crime rate becomes eventually high. Therefore, to deal with these crimes forensic psychologists are in dire need....