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 »
In psychology, displacement is an unconscious defense mechanism where unwanted feelings or impulses are redirected from a threatening or inappropriate target to a less threatening one. For example, someone angry at their... Read more »
The neurodiversity movement is a social justice initiative promoting the acknowledgment, acceptance, and inclusion of people with neurological differences. It aims to change how our society views neurodivergence so we can replace... Read more »
Introjection is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously adopts the ideas, attitudes, or behaviors of another person or group, often an authority figure. It’s a form of psychological incorporation, allowing the... Read more »
Business thrives on return on investment (ROI)—a metric rooted in delegation that invests resources and reaps measurable rewards. But what if AI is changing the equation? As large language models (LLMs) weave... Read more »
Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish certain tasks. It influences career decision-making by affecting an individual’s confidence in their ability to achieve their... Read more »
The dinner reservation was nearing. You were dressed to the nines. You got the right clothes, the perfect card, made sure your hair looked great. You went into the night hopeful it... Read more »