Introduction Caffeine is a natural component of certain plants. It is a psychostimulant and a member of the Xanthine chemical class as well. Some other Xanthines that exhibit psychostimulant behaviour as well are Theobromine and Theophylline. Today, caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the whole world, given the fact that it consumed …
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Almost all of us have been exposed to these Disney princesses at some or the other point in our lives, but little did we know how they all show signs of various mental disorders. Let’s take a deep dive into a few of these princesses. Anna, Frozen - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The most …
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Souce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOlFhCOvmmM A career in a mental health field can be rewarding, meaningful and enjoyable, especially if you have a knack for working with people and are a good listener. Yet if you want to provide mental health services, it can be difficult to know which field to choose, as most mental health fields share …
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About the Author Instagram self-love guru, Vex King started a popular hashtag #GoodVibesOnly seven years ago and eventually grew into a social media mind coach, with a follower base of 367k on Instagram, 40k on Facebook and 55.5k on Twitter. Vex King had a rough childhood: his father died of tuberculosis when he was 6 …
1. People who go to therapy are "weak" Going to therapy is actually a very courageous and strong thing to do. While some people might think that is nice to talk to someone for an hour to figure out how to deal with your problems, it is also an emotionally exhausting hour. One has to …
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Abnormal Psychology Constant complexities in our life lead to psychological abnormalities. Under Abnormal Psychology, psychologists look at abnormal behaviour and psychopathology. Psychologists help to assess, diagnose and treat a variety of psychological disorders such anxiety disorders and mood disorders. Behavioural Psychology Behavioural psychology, also known as Behavioural Neuroscience and Behaviourism, is the application of biological …
1. Myth- People are either left- brained or right- brained. Fact- Both sides of the brain are intimately interconnected. All parts of the brain interact and work seamlessly to create the experience we call "consciousness." 2. Myth- Opposites attract! Fact- Subconsciously, we look for mates that are similar to us. Dozens of studies have found …
So what really is psychology? While the Oxford English Dictionary defines psychology as "the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behavior," it is not limited to only that. Psychology is the study of the mind and how it is connected to our behavior and our body. The American Psychological Associate adds that …
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