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As I grew older, we moved into progressively larger houses, my Christmas presents were more costly, and the private university I attended expensive. My parents remained married, and there was never any kind of neglect. (If anything, as a child of the helicopter-parenting generation and an Italian-American mother who didn’t work, I wanted less attention… but that’s another essay.) My life was so peaceable growing up that being adopted was the only adversity I could think of to write my college essay about....

I first discovered the term “asexuality” in high school. Throughout those formative years, I thought something was wrong with me. Unlike the other girls who were head over heels for the boys at the private school down the street, I did not care one bit. I didn’t even like the girls at my school in that way. I’ve heard the “oh, you will find a nice boy when you get older” and “high school boys are immature—you’re not missing out on much....

It is important to remember that implicit biases operate almost entirely on an unconscious level. While explicit biases and prejudices are intentional and controllable, implicit biases are less so. A person may even express explicit disapproval of a certain attitude or belief while still harboring similar biases on a more unconscious level. Such biases do not necessarily align with our own sense of self and personal identity. In many cases, people can hold positive or negative associations with regards to their own race, gender, religion, sexuality, or another personal characteristic....

With push notifications, you can receive alerts when someone comments on your post, tag you in a photo or sends you a direct message. Sometimes these notifications can become overwhelming, and you might want to turn them off. You’ll see how to turn on and off push notifications on Instagram. You will learn how to customize the types of notifications you receive, steps for enabling аnd disabling push notifications, and tips for managing Instagram notifications more effectively....

Unlike some single school approaches, integrative therapy is not restricted to a particular methodology or school of thought. Instead, therapists can draw on different techniques as they are needed. The goal of this is to improve the efficacy and efficiency of treatment and adapt it to the specific needs of the individual. While integrative and eclectic therapy are sometimes used interchangeably, there are some key differences between these two approaches....

INTPs have a rich inner world and would rather focus their attention on their internal thoughts rather than the external world. They typically do not have a wide social circle, but they do tend to be close to a select group of people. The INTP personality type is known as the “Logician” since their thoughts and behaviors are based on logic. There are two subtypes of INTPs: INTP-A and INTP-T....

Some people may experience clinically significant anxiety symptoms. This can manifest as anxiety in specific, non-threatening situations, panic symptoms, or generalized feelings of worry that occur most or all of the time. When anxiety symptoms cause distress or impairment, they are considered clinically significant and may result in a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. What causes some people to develop clinically significant anxiety symptoms? Do genetics play a role? As with many mental health diagnoses, anxiety has a genetic component....

Key ISFP Characteristics According to David Keirsey, the creator of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately 5 to 10 percent of people have an ISFP personality type. They typically share a few common strengths and weaknesses. ISFP Strengths Positive attributes of ISFPs include: A peaceful, caring, and considerate nature. They’re kind, friendly, and sensitive, with an easygoing attitude. They tend to accept other people as they are.Great attention to detail. Their quiet calmness lends itself to tasks that require care and focus....

Melvin J. Lerner proposed the just-world theory (also called the just-world hypothesis) in the 1960s. He noticed that people often thought of the world as fair and just in order to make sense of or cope with various injustices. The just-world phenomenon helps explain why people sometimes blame victims for their own misfortune, even in situations where people have no control over the events that befall them. Just-World Phenomenon and Victim-Blaming The just-world theory posits that when people do fall victim to misfortune, others tend to look for things that might explain their circumstances....

This study was conducted with 14 patients with mild cognitive impairments or Alzheimer’s, six of whom were musicians, while eight were not, and neuroplastic mechanisms may improve cognitive functioning after listening to long known music, with varied mechanisms for the musicians. Considering how enjoyable it can be to listen to music that really resonates with you, this research may offer an easy activity to increase cognitive performance in those dealing with Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairments....

“People tend to define loyalty by what it is not (for example: not being betrayed, cheated on, or abandoned), but loyalty is much more than the absence of mistreatment,” says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University. This article explores the characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks of loyalty, as well as some strategies to build loyalty in relationships. Characteristics of Loyalty Below, Dr. Romanoff explains some of the characteristics of loyalty....

By contrast, mood congruence also describes a psychotic symptom of bipolar disorder, but, in this case, the belief or action is consistent with that person’s mood. While the difference between mood congruence and incongruence may seem of little consequence given that they both related to a psychotic episode, the way in which each impacts a person’s ability to function and thrive can be strikingly different. Mood-Incongruent vs. Mood-Congruent Incongruent means “conflicting....

It integrates aspects of motivational interviewing and is based on the transtheoretical model of change. For people who are ambivalent about giving up their addiction or who are not motivated to recover, MET can be a helpful way to inspire change. The MET approach can be useful for helping people understand the effects of their behavior and feel more capable of recovering from addiction. This article discusses how motivational enhancement therapy works, what it can help with, and some of the benefits of choosing this type of treatment....

It is important to note that no emotion, including a negative one, is inherently bad. It’s perfectly normal to feel these things in certain contexts or situations. These emotions become problematic when they are persistent and interfere with your ability to live your life normally. This article discusses the different types of negative emotions and what causes them. It also explores unhealthy ways of coping as well as some healthier ways of dealing with difficult emotions....

Neurofeedback is a type of somatic therapy that stimulates the brain. It is designed to enhance self-control of maladaptive brain functioning. In turn, this can provide relief from challenging brain activity. This article will explore neurofeedback therapy as a treatment for ADHD. Read on to learn more. What Is ADHD? ADHD can be very challenging to live with since it can impact interpersonal relationships, academic and work performance, and daily functioning....