Inspiration: Definition, Benefits, & Examples​-Being Institute

What Is Inspiration? Benefits of Inspiration Causes of Inspiration Video: How to Find Your Aha!

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Katie Reyes

Inspirational Quotes: For Women, Men, Teachers, Kids, & More-Being Institute

What Are Inspirational Quotes? Video: How To Get Inspired What Are Inspirational Quotes Helpful For?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Madison Kelly

Instincts: Definition, Theory, & Examples-Being Institute

What Are Instincts? (A Definition) What Is Instinct Theory?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 9 words · Paige Thomas

Instrumental Conditioning in Psychology

It uses reinforcement or punishment to encourage or deter behavior. Lets talk about how instrumental conditioning is used in psychology and read some examples of instrumental conditioning. Sophia gets rewarded with praise from her teacher every time she raises her hand in class. PhotoTalk / Getty Images The praise reinforces the desired behavior (raising her hand before speaking). What if the teacher scolds Sophia for talking without raising her hand?...

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Michael Baker

Integrity vs. Despair in Psychosocial Development

This stage begins at approximately age 65 and ends at death. Psychologists, counselors, and nurses today use the concepts of Erikson’s stages when caring for aging patients. For those who dwell on mistakes or missed opportunities, this time is often filled with bitterness and resentment. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Eriksons theory suggests that people pass through eight distinct developmental stages as they grow and change throughout life. He was also one of the first to view the aging process itself as part of human development....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Tiffany Anderson

Intellectual Disability: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

Halfpoint Images / Getty Images An intellectual disability is aneurodevelopmental conditionthat develops in childhood. People with this condition experience significant limitations with intellectual functioning and developing adaptive skills like social and life skills. An IQ test determines whether a person has an intellectual disability.IQ scores lower than 70indicate an intellectual disability. Halfpoint Images / Getty Images The severity of the condition can range from mild to profound. Children with a mild intellectual disability can live a fully functioning life with proper support....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Margaret Wade

Interactions Between Oral Antifungal Medication And Psych Meds

Learn why antifungal medications are used and the types of medications that may be prescribed. Antifungal medications come in several different forms. In addition to prescription options, there are dozens of over-the-counter medications for fungal infections. Hero Images / Getty Images Some of the best-known include Lotrimin, Monistat, Lamisil, Tinactin, and Desenex. Lesser-known brands also exist, and major drugstore chains often have their generic versions. The wide availability of antifungals can make it seem like they are perfectly safe to use....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Alexander French

Interference in Psychology

Interference is a memory phenomenon in which some memories interfere with the retrieval of other memories. Similar memories compete, causing some to be more difficult to remember or even forgotten entirely. Because of this, some long-term memories cannot be retrieved intoshort-term memory. Radachynskyi / Getty Images With interference, one might confuse the memory of one event with another. This experience can be surprisingly common, especially when faced with a number of very similar memories....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Caitlin Harris

Intergenerational Trauma in AAPI Communities

Chaay_Tee / Getty Images What Is Intergenerational Trauma? Intergenerational traumarefers to trauma that is passed from generation to generation. It is a common phenomenon among the AAPI population. Chaay_Tee / Getty Images Individuals with PTSD may exhibit mood dysregulations,hypervigilance, and impairments in quality of life. This results in alterations to ones DNA, which then gets passed down to subsequent generations. Studies have shown a strong heritability of PTSD from parent to offspring....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Brian Davis

Intermittent Fasting: Definition, Benefits, & Schedules-Being Institute

What Is Intermittent Fasting? (A Definition) Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 14 words · Mark Armstrong

Internal Family Systems (IFS): Therapy, Parts, & More-Being Institute

What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 6 words · Ryan Phillips

Internal Validity vs. External Validity in Research

Two characteristics that can help you assess research findings are internal and external validity. These two concepts help researchers gauge if the results of aresearch studyare trustworthy and meaningful. Internal validity is important because once established, it makes it possible to eliminate alternative explanations for a finding. Verywell / Bailey Mariner Internal validity is not a “yes or no” concept. What Is External Validity in Research? Population validity and ecological validity are two types of external validity....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Daniel Johnson

Interpersonal Communication: Definition, Examples, & Skills-Being Institute

What Is Interpersonal Communication? (A Definition) What Are Interpersonal Communication Skills? References Grab OurFree eBookto Learn How to Grow Your Wellness Business Fast!

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 23 words · Mercedes Martinez