This approach was developed byhumanistpsychologistCarl Rogersduring the 1940s and 1950s. Rogers is widely regarded as one of themost influential psychologists of the 20th century. He believed that people are the best expert on their own lives and experiences. SDI Productions / Getty Images His form oftherapywas intended to allow clients to fulfill that potential by relying on their own strength to change. Initially, Rogers called his technique “non-directive therapy.” He also found that clients often do look to their therapists for some pop in of guidance or direction....

Verywell / Laura Porter Clutter and mental health are connected. Do you dig through piles of clothes to find the shirt you want to wear for the day? If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Verywell / Laura Porter But many people don’t realize the connection between clutter andmental health. What Is the Impact of Clutter on Mental Health? Clutter can increasestress levels, make it difficult tofocus, take a toll onrelationships, and more....

Are you aware of yours? The human brain is powerful but subject to limitations. Cognitive biases are often a result of your brain’s attempt to simplify information processing. Verywell / Elise Degarmo The concept of cognitive bias was first introduced by researchers Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman in 1972. Cognitive Bias vs. Logical Fallacy People sometimes confuse cognitive biases with logical fallacies, but the two are not the same. How Do You Know If You Have a Cognitive Bias?...

Are you constantly jumping to the worst-case scenario? Psychologist Aaron T. Beck originally developed the theory of cognitive distortions in the 1960s. (Its one of the tenets of a very successful and fast-working mode of therapy calledcognitive therapy.) Jamie Grill / The Image Bank / Getty Images Spotting our own may be a little more challenging but possible. Doing so usually brings lasting positive change in the way we experience stressors in our lives....

Another way to understand the concept of reframing is to imagine looking through a camera lens. The picture seen through the lens can be changed to a view that is closer or further away. By slightly changing what is seen in the camera, the picture is both viewed and experienced differently. Christopher Ames / Getty Images Here are a few examples of how reframing may be used in therapy. A client is upset that they weren’t chosen for a promotion....

Cognitive theory is an approach to psychology that attempts to explain human behavior by understanding your thought processes. At a Glance Cognitive theory focuses on how thoughts lead to emotions, anxieties, and behaviors. Theorists compare the way the human mind functions to a computer. Tom M Johnson/Getty Images This allows therapists to use techniques from both schools of thought to help clients achieve their goals. Social Cognitive Theory Social cognitive theoryis a subset of cognitive theory....

Tetra images / Getty Images Negative thoughts can create more stress in our lives. For example, two people may be caught in traffic. Another person may focus on the wasted time or the feeling of being trapped, and become distressed. Tetra images / Getty Images There are hundreds of examples of how our thoughts and our negative self-talk color our experiences. These can lead to a triggeredstress response. you’ve got the option to also work on some of them at home....

An Experiment Idea for Students Steven Errico/DIgital Vision/Getty Images Does color affect reading comprehension? How accurate are these claims? Here’s how to design a psychology experiment around this theory. Steven Errico/DIgital Vision/Getty Images These questions form agreat basis for a psychology experimentthat you might perform yourself. Results have presented contradictory findings. However, other studies have found that such overlays can help improve reading rate and accuracy. Some research has suggested that visual overlays can help minimize visual stress and fatigue....

Some types are rarer than others. It’s possible that these numbers are low since mental disorders are often under-reported in the U.S. These disorders can be disabling, which demonstrates the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. Peopleimages/Getty Images The good news is that these conditions can be treated effectively once you seek help. It can be a fear of a specific thing or of a social setting. Phobias fall into a class of mental disorders known asanxiety disorders....

Here was a company touted as a trailblazing feminist organization with a former CEO accused of female-to-female sexual harassment. How could that be? Female sexual harassment is less common, but it may also be less likely to be reported. Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images You may also consider filing a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). What Is Same-Sex Sexual Harassment? When most people think aboutsexual harassment in the workplace, they envision a man harassing a woman....

So, the mentee is now the mentor? But what if we said there’s been a new twist in the mentorship dynamic? Yep, programs are going away with the outdated arrangement for a more modern approach called reverse mentoring. Johner Images / Getty Images But how does reverse mentoring exactly work? And is it better than traditional mentorship? Some benefits of reverse mentoring include: What Makes a Successful Reverse Mentoring Program? Here are some key strategies that can help start or grow your reverse mentoring program....

Comparative psychology often utilizes a comparative method to study animal behavior. The comparative method involves comparing the similarities and differences among species to gain an understanding of evolutionary relationships. The comparative method can also be used to compare modern species of animals to ancient species. Grace Chon / Image Source / Getty Images Other important comparative thinkers included C. Lloyd Morgan and Konrad Lorenz. Why Study Animal Behavior? Studying what animals do and comparing different species can offer useful information about human behaviors....

Complex PTSD (or C-PTSD) is ananxiety conditionthat involves many of the samesymptoms of PTSDalong with other symptoms. C-PTSD has gained attention in the years since it was first described in the late 1980s. What’s the Difference Between C-PTSD and PTSD? Verywell / Laura Porter Both conditions can also make you feel intensely afraid and unsafe even though the danger has passed. However, despite these similarities, some characteristics differentiate C-PTSD from PTSD according to some experts....