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This article discusses the role that the adrenal glands play in mental health. These hormones are carried through the bloodstream to specific tissues and organs. The word “adrenal” comes from the Latinadmeaning “near” andrenesmeaning “kidney.” Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images They help to cause that “adrenaline rush” you have probably felt when you’re scared. These hormones help control a variety of important functions in the body, including stress and anxiety....

In 1990, Blum et al. proposed an association between the A1 allele of the DRD2 gene and alcoholism. The DRD2 gene was the first candidate gene that showed promise of an association with alcoholism. Dylan M Howell Photography / Getty Images A study in Sweden followed alcohol use in twins who were adopted as children and reared apart. The incidence of alcoholism was slightly higher among people who were exposed to alcoholism only through their adoptive families....

Researchers can perform this key in of study when there have been previous studies looking at the same question. Meta-analysis is useful when there have been many previous studies on the same topic or asking the same question. This article discusses when meta-analysis might be used and why its important. Maskot / Getty Images It also covers some advantages and disadvantages of using meta-analysis in psychology research. What Is Meta-Analysis? Meta-analysis is used inpsychology, medicine, and other fields....

Communication is also very different in Eastern cultures from their Western counterparts. Asian communication patterns stem from a variety of cultural structures and continue to influence generations even after immigration. This silence happens in many different ways and can be both healthy and harmful for families. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Understanding Asian values of collectivism is necessary for realizing the communication style of Eastern cultures. This is one way Asian families showcase lovethrough service-based action....

Ozgurcankaya / Getty Images Sleepplays an important role in childrens growth and development. Specifically, getting sufficient sleep is crucial to ensuring their minds and bodies function optimally. A happy and restful baby means happy and restful parents. Ozgurcankaya / Getty Images We feel groggy, lack focus, are irritable, and have trouble getting our day started. These direct effects occur for children and impacts how their mind develops. Research shows that sleep is important in establishing healthy cognitive and psychosocial development....

Research shows that most teens experience sleep deprivation. Yet, the vast majority of teens do not get these recommended hours. How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Teen Mental Health? Carol Yepes / Getty Images There is currently a mental health crisis among teens in the United States. According to the CDC, mental health issues among teenagers have increased exponentially in the past decade. This represented a 40% increase since 2009 when data was previously collected....

For example, fear and anxiety exist to alert us of potential threats. Since our emotions inform us about our environment, they impact behavior. Whenemotions serve as a warningof potential danger, we can act to protect ourselves. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Learn more about the role of the amygdala in how we feel and behave. What Is the Main Function of the Amygdala? Emotional responses, including fear, ignite behavioral responses. What Feelings Does the Amygdala Control?...

The biology behind your behavior Do you ever wonder why some characteristics seem to run in families? Or why emotionalheartbreakcan feel so physically painful? The biological perspective in psychology can offer some answers to such questions. Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin, Verywell There are many different ways of thinking about topics in psychology. The biological perspective looks at psychological issues by studying the physical basis for animal and human behavior. One of the primary debates in psychology has long centered on the relative contributions ofnature versus nurture....

It also covers how the conscious mind differs from the preconscious. What Is the Conscious Mind? In Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of personality, the conscious mind consists of everything inside of our awareness. Paul Souders / The Image Bank / Getty Images The conscious mind includes: Essentially, it is anything that is in your current awareness. Freud’s topographic theory was a “map” of the different systems that make up the human mind....

There Are 7 Chakras According to Hinduism, there are seven chakras of the human body. A chakra acupuncturist may be able to help identify and treat overactive or blocked chakras. Does the Sacral Chakra Really Exist? Laurence Monneret / Getty Images However, studies have shown that prayer, faith, andspiritualitycan have a positive impact on health outcomes. A study looked at complementary alternative and integrative treatment (CAIM) forsubstance use disorders. What Color Is the Sacral Chakra?...

While the hypothesis is named after them both, the two never actually formally co-authored a coherent hypothesis together. Since then, the concept has evolved into multiple variations, some more credible than others. Instead, Whorf argued, the Hopi view time as a formless process. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Different Languages Express Colors Differently Color is one of the most common examples of linguistic relativity. In English, for example, there are distinct categories forblueandgreen....

Our experience of emotion involves a physiological response, which the mind then identifies. What Is the Schachter and Singer Theory? So, imagine you are alone in a dark parking lot walking toward your car. Verywell / Cindy Chung A strange man suddenly emerges from a nearby row of trees and rapidly approaches. The immediate environment also plays an important role in how physical responses are identified and labeled. All of the participants were told that they were being injected with a new drug to test their eyesight....

Meet Steve Magness Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on human performance. Why Steve Magness Is Mentally Strong Steve can run a mile in just over four minutes. But he also knows how to avoid pushing himself so hard that he injures himself. Verywell / Julie Bang Thats a true sign of mental strength. Fortunately, hes spent a lot of years studying the science of human performanceboth on the track and off....