The Double Empathy Problem suggests that autistic individuals may experience communication difficulties with non-autistic people due to differences in social interaction styles and communication preferences. When autistic people interact with each other,... Read more »
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have become a divisive topic in today’s workplaces. Some don’t see DEI’s applicability; some see it as “reverse discrimination“; and some see it as essential for... Read more »
Suppression refers to a conscious effort to inhibit the outward expression of emotions. This can involve minimising facial expressions, controlling body language, or attempting to hide emotional cues. However, suppression can also... Read more »
What should you say to a friend who is going through a tough time? We ran a study with 148 participants to find out what people want to hear from their friends... Read more »
Episodic memory is our ability to remember personal experiences and events, like what we had for dinner last night or a childhood birthday party. People with ADHD often face difficulties with episodic... Read more »
When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to get caught up in the highs and lows, making it challenging to assess compatibility and relationship viability objectively. While every relationship has its ups... Read more »
Neo-Freudians were a group of thinkers who agreed with many of the fundamental tenets of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, but changed and adapted the approach to incorporate their own beliefs, ideas, and opinions.... Read more »
Hate is often described as an emotion, but it is actually a learned behavior. Unlike fear, sadness, or love—emotions that are instinctive and universal—hate does not exist independently. It is shaped by... Read more »
Jung and Adler, both initially followers of Freud, diverged in their theories. Carl Jung focused on the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, emphasizing the importance of balancing the conscious and unconscious mind.... Read more »
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage feelings like stress, anxiety, or frustration. Autistic individuals can find this more challenging and might be more emotionally sensitive. They often rely on unique self-soothing... Read more »