Category: Psychology
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Look at Dysthymia
Dysthymia is a persistent depressive disorder that affects many people and shares its symptoms with other forms of depression. Those who suffer from it have a general feeling of being down and the dumps. But there are other symptoms to look out for as well. Treatment is available for this depressive disorder so there’s no…
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Silent Treatment
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of the silent treatment you’ll know just how powerful it can be. This tactic, used in all types of relationships, might seem harmless enough. But it can actually be extremely dangerous both mentally and physically. We’ve uncovered five reasons why the silent treatment can actually be more…
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Pathological Lying: 13 Different Personality Traits
You might tell your friend that they look good in an outfit that you don’t particularly like, or say that you’ve been busy all afternoon when actually you’ve been binge-watching the latest Netflix series. These are still deceptions and something that we’ve all been guilty of doing at least once in life, but what about…
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Prosocial Behavior
As humans, we tend to focus on the negatives and wrongdoings occurring in the world rather than looking at all of the good that’s being done. Prosocial behavior is a key example of these good deeds, and it refers to when someone does something purposely in order to help or benefit another person. When compared to…
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Stages of Moral Development
The development of morality has been a topic of fascination for psychology experts for years. We aren’t simply born with the knowledge of what’s right and wrong, and so it must be developed over time. A framework offered by Lawrence Kohlberg is one of the most referenced theories for this process. And we’re here to…
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How Nonverbal Communication Speaks Louder Than Words
We all know the saying, ‘actions speak louder than words’. But have you ever really stopped to think about what it means? Numerous studies have proven just how powerful nonverbal communication is, especially when compared to the spoken word. So we’re here to discover how it works and what our nonverbal cues might be saying…
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Transform Self Loathing
Self-loathing occurs when we harshly and brutally attack ourselves with our thoughts. These thoughts of not being good enough in some way are often rooted in previous experiences. And possibly childhood trauma. So overcoming them takes work. We’ve found some tips you can try the next time you experience self-loathing so that you can transform…
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Inferiority Complex
There’s nothing nice about feeling less than, but it’s something that we all experience from time to time. Whether we’re just feeling down about ourselves or have been comparing ourselves to someone else and their achievements, the feeling of inferiority isn’t a nice one but it’s often fleeting. Some people never have this feeling pass through,…
