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What Is Abnormal Psychology

WEBReviewed by. Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc. Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies, diagnoses, and treats unusual patterns of behavior, emotions, …

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Self-Efficacy: Bandura's Theory Of Motivation In Psychology

WEBSelf-efficacy, a concept introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura, refers to an individual’s belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific …

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Medical Model In Psychology

WEBNovember 9, 2023. Reviewed by. Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc. The medical model of mental illness treats mental disorders in the same way as a broken arm, i.e., there is thought to …

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Mind-Body Relationship In Psychology: Dualism vs Monism

WEBIn short, we have “minds.”. Typically humans are characterized as having both a mind (nonphysical) and a body/brain (physical). This is known as dualism. …

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Understanding Therapy

WEBAnxiety Anxiety is an emotion which is characterised by feelings of worry, fear, and tension. For many people, anxiety can become a mental health concern if they find that they are …

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John Dewey on Education: Impact & Theory

WEBJohn Dewey (1859—1952) was a psychologist, philosopher, and educator who made contributions to numerous topics in philosophy and psychology. His work continues to …

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Stress, Illness and the Immune System

WEBStress and Illness. Stress and Immune Function. Kiecolt-Glaser et al. (1984) The immune system is a collection of billions of cells that travel through the bloodstream. …

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What Are the 7 Types of Anxiety Disorder

WEBAnxiety disorders are characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety and are often paired with unhelpful behaviors that individuals may use to try to reduce anxiety, …

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What Are The Signs Of An Unhealthy Relationship

WEBSearch. Signs of an unhealthy relationship include frequent disrespect, lack of trust, poor communication, consistent negativity, manipulation, control issues, physical …

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Active Listening: Definition, Skills, & Benefits

WEBActive listening is more than ‘hearing’ someone’s words. It means fully attuning to the feelings and views of the speaker, demonstrating unbiased acceptance …

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Disengagement Theory of Aging

WEBDisengagement theory is a now-discredited theory of aging that posits that successful aging involves voluntary disengagement from the social roles of active adult …

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The Theory of Planned Behavior: Behavioral Intention

WEBThe theory of planned behavior (TPB) is a cognitive theory by Azjen (1985) that proposes that an individual’s decision to engage in a specific behavior, such as …

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Dangers of EMDR Therapy: Side Effects & Misconceptions

WEBEye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy is a treatment for mental health that uses eye movements and bilateral stimulation to help people who …

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Avoidant Attachment Style: Causes, Signs, Triggers & Healing

WEBAvoidant attachment style refers to a psychological and emotional pattern characterized by an individual's tendency to avoid emotional closeness and dismiss the …

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Issues and Debates in Psychology (A-Level Revision)

WEBIssues and debates" in psychology refers to the discussions around key topics such as nature vs. nurture, free will vs. determinism, individual vs. situational …

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Psychopathology: Definition & Examples Simply Psychology

WEBPsychopathology is a term used in the mental health field to describe the study of mental illness or mental distress. It is also the term that describes behaviors or …

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