IED has also been found to occur early in a person’s life, generally during adolescence. The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and IED Childhood is obviously a very important time in our development. It’s when we learn about interpersonal relationships and how to effectively manage our emotions. Paul Bradbury / Getty Images That said, it is important to remember that this is all based on just a few studies. There is research supporting genetic influences as well as having found neurobiological abnormalities in individuals with intermittent explosive disorder....

Choice blindness is a part of a cognitive phenomenon known as theintrospection illusion. And you may even defend a choice just because you think it’s the one you made. The study involved having participants look at images of two different female faces for between two to five seconds. Betsie Van der Meer / Getty Images The participants then rated which face they found the most attractive. Surprisingly, only 13% of the participants noticed the switch....

Shes also the chief storytelling officer at Success Magazine. Why Kindra Hall Is Mentally Strong Kindra shares many other peoples stories. Shes talked to a variety of entrepreneurs, athletes, and professionals about the stories they tell themselves. Verywell / Kindra Hall But, shes also very open about her own stories. And our mental health affects our internal dialogue. Dwelling on the negative can increase your risk of psychological problems. But, psychological problems also increase the chances that youll dwell on the negative....

I am her; she is me. [We] always put ourselves into our roles. And I think Kate is so much of who I used to be. Photo: Ryan Pfluger That role has helped me to be the person that I am trying to fully realize. Fans feel the Kate-Chrissy connection too, often mistakenly calling Metz Kate when they encounter her in public. And I’m like, Oh, I’m actually not Kate....

Growing up in challenging circumstances, he found solace in hip-hop. As an adult, he discovered the power of therapy and saw how it transformed his life. As a result, he understands the devastation ofhomelessnessandpoverty. Photo by Lauren Herrmann Discovering a love for music, especially Hip-Hop, at a young age offered him solace. This passion inspired a career as a Christian rap artist. The decision to go to therapy changed his life and helped him see the world more clearly....

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South_agency / Getty Images Alcohol and stress are connected in several ways. Alcohol can also increase cortisol levels, which is the hormone the body releases in response to stress. Exposure to excessive cortisol can have serious effects on both mental and physical health. South_agency / Getty Images At a Glance Chronic alcohol use poses many health risks, including elevated cortisol levels. This can happen while a person is consuming alcohol regularly, but it can also occur during alcohol withdrawal....

Father Time comes for us allhow afraid should we be? Jordan Lye/Moment/Getty Images Chronophobia is characterized by the fear of the passage of time. Specific phobias affect about 10% of adults in the US. Jordan Lye/Moment/Getty Images Causes of Chronophobia Some populations experience chronophobia, the fear of time, more than others. Time becomes their enemy, and they fear that its passing will ultimately lead to their death. That said, a phobia diagnosis typically requires that the fear be excessive or unreasonable....

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you might have a clang association with any words that don’t make sense when grouped. In fact, language disturbance is a major feature of schizophrenia. They may seem to have problems with remembering words or using them correctly, as well. Cultura RM Exclusive/Matelly / Getty Images This indicates that the language problems inherent in schizophrenia extend beyond spoken language in patients. Published 2010 Apr 12. doi:10.1186/1744-859X-9-14 Bipolar Disorder. National Institute of Mental Health....

Unfortunately, many high schools offer only a few psychology courses, if any. The good news is that most high schools do offer non-psych courses that can still benefit future psych majors. Here are a few high school courses they’re likely to recommend. Don Mason / Getty Images Biology Psychology and biology are as closely related as the mind is to the body. What do you learn in high school psychology? Extracurricular Activities for Future Psychology Majors Step outside the classroom with your efforts, too....

Sometimes the results of these experiments were so surprising they challengedconventional wisdomabout the human mind and actions. In other cases, these experiments were also quite controversial. Some of the most famous examples include Milgram’s obedience experiment and Zimbardo’s prison experiment. Martin Rogers/Getty Images Explore some of these classic psychology experiments to learn more about some of the best-known research in psychology history. While the wire mother provided food, the cloth mother provided only softness and comfort....

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