Imprinting in Psychology

For example, when ducklings hatch, they tend to imprint on their parent and follow them everywhere. Let us not forget that humans are animals too, and we can also experience imprinting. Instead, human imprinting involves how we formsocio-emotional bondswith others in ways that impact us throughout our lifespan. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images What Is Human Imprinting? It is important to note that he learned ducklings didnt only imprint on a parent....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Xavier Jackson

Improve Your Attention Span in a Distracted World With Psychology Professor Amishi Jha

Shes written a new book called “Peak Mind.” Why Amishi Jha Is Mentally Strong Amishi has conducted extensive research surrounding attention spans. Now, shes sharing what shes learned and the strategies that can help. Verywell / Julie Bang She makes it clear that we need to become more intentional about what we pay attention to. And she gives step-by-step instructions on how to get better at focusing our attention in an easy-to-understand way....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Matthew Morales

Improving Communication With Your Child With ADHD

Many parents find it frustrating to get their child to slow down, pay attention and follow directions. The problem is compounded ifparents themselves also have ADHD. “It is important to understand that children with ADHD have very busy minds,” says Martin. Hero Images / Getty Images But in their city, the traffic lights are not working, creating gridlock and chaos." “Use interesting time limits and make it a challenge. Saying, ‘We are leaving in five minutes’ is meaningless,” explains Martin....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Jessica Wallace

Improving Your Memory With ADHD

ADHD is characterized by difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. People with ADHD brains process information differently than neurotypical people do, which can contribute to struggles with memory. They may have trouble with recall, focusing, organization, and distinguishing between important and unimportant cues. Verywell / Laura Porter They may be distracted easily,become forgetful, or have difficultygetting started on tasks. Lengthy multiple-step directions are often frustrating and impossible to follow. It also covers strategies to help people with ADHD train and improve their memory....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Amanda Watson

Impulse Control Disorder and Impulsive Behavior

These impulsive behaviors may occur repeatedly, quickly, and without consideration of the consequences of the actions. The immediate sense of relief from acting on an impulsive behavior is short-lived, however. Feelings such as guilt or shame may follow. Employee stealing money from the cash register.Getty / E+ / Fertnig Many types of impulse control disorders are thought to stem from underlying neurological vulnerabilities coupled with environmental stresses. Additional mental health issues, such asbipolarorpersonality disorders, often coexist in people with an impulse control disorder....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Brittany Crosby

Impulsivity in ADHD

Bothinattentiveandhyperactivesubtypes of ADHDare prone toimpulse controlproblems. In extremely oversimplified terms, dopamine is the go signal. Its the motivational coach in your head encouraging you to do certain activities and to keep going. Peter Muller / Getty Images Meanwhile, serotonin is the no go signal. Then, when the occasion calls for it, each hormone has the ability to override the either. Both processes have their function. The ability to resist impulses can save you from taking unnecessary risks or making bad choices....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Lindsey Miller

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Alicia Garcia

Inadequacy: Definition & Overcoming These Feelings-Being Institute

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April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Tiffany Morgan

Inappropriate Affect Explained: What It Means and Why It Happens

Is the outside unaligned with what you feel inside? We may feel devastated and even cry at the news. This is known as inappropriate affect and can have a variety of causes. Getty / Klaus Vedfelt Let’s dig into how and why this happens. Instead, they may have strange reactions that don’t seem to make sense to the outside observer. However, they are, in fact, consistent with their internal experience of the situation....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Michael Merritt

Inattentional Blindness in Psychology

They observed the phenomenon during their perception and attention experiments. Attentionplays a significant role invisual perception. In this experiment, researchers asked participants to watch a video of people tossing a basketball. Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images Afterward, the participants were asked if they had noticed anything unusual while watching the video. Across all the tests, approximately 50% of the participants reported seeing nothing out of the ordinary. But in reality, something oddhadhappened....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Amanda Miller

Inconsiderate Behavior: Spouses, Neighbors, & More​-Being Institute

What Is Inconsiderate Behavior? What Are Inconsiderate Neighbors? What Is an Inconsiderate Roommate? What Are Inconsiderate Friends? What Are Inconsiderate Parents?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Jeremy Mcfarland

Increase Your Willpower With Temptation Bundling

But, you dont need to rely on willpower to do unpleasant tasks. Instead, there are strategies you might use to make an unpleasant feel more pleasant. Then, accomplishing it doesnt seem so dreadful. Verywell / Julie Bang Thats where temptation bundling comes into play. Its a science-backed strategy that has been found to help people get those unpleasant tasks done more often. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Lindsay Howard

Indecision in ADHD

We all have to makethousands of decisions every day. Click below to listen now. Still, chronic indecision can ultimately lead to many regrets, missed opportunities, and stress. fizkes / Getty Images At work or for students outside the classroom, indecision can make it difficult to finish assignments. It can also be frustrating for friends and family. In the second case, low self-esteem can come from a history of impulsive or poor decision-making....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Tony Mcdaniel