Hassett, J. M., Siebert, E. R., & Wallen, K. (2008). Sex differences in rhesus monkey toy preferences parallel those of children. Hormones and behavior, 54(3), 359-364. Study Summary Sheet Original Journal Article Psychology Being... Read more »
In the fall of 2001, I told my meditation teacher about my stress over a future event I was dreading—I can’t remember what. He told me about another student, a mother of... Read more »
Autobiographical memory refers to personal recollections of past experiences. Mind wandering in ADHD involves unintentional shifts in attention to task-unrelated thoughts. These phenomena may be linked as both involve spontaneous cognitive processes.... Read more »
Internet Search Source: Sigmund/Unsplash The therapy room is not always a safe place for childfree by choice individuals. Pronatalism—the cultural and institutional forces that pressure individuals to have children—permeates various aspects of... Read more »
We all know that curiosity killed the cat, but did you know that satisfaction brought it back? Encouraging curiosity in the learning process can have multiple benefits. Source link Read more »
Next week is Thanksgiving. For many, the day will be filled with food (a lot), family and friends, and endless football games on TV. Some families or friend gatherings have a tradition... Read more »
Catastrophizing is a common thought pattern where you think about a situation as being a catastrophe or imagine the worst possible outcome of an action or situation. When catastrophizing, a person jumps... Read more »
Fincham, G. W., Strauss, C., Montero-Marin, J., & Cavanagh, K. (2023). Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 432. Key Takeaways The primary methods of... Read more »
“I never imagined this” Source: KieferPix/ Shutterstock The journey to motherhood wasn’t a straight line for me. It was forged through the cracks, the disappointments, and the years spent chasing something that... Read more »
Reward functioning refers to how individuals process and respond to rewards, including anticipation, motivation, and pleasure derived from positive experiences. This system plays a crucial role in behavior and decision-making. Alterations in... Read more »