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Whether you use it to prepare for physical battle or just a taxing day at the office, this quick exercise is a proven tool to help you feel relaxed, alert, and more ready for anything. Step By Step Additional Tips

Psychologists refer to this as the rule of commitment or norm of commitment. What exactly is the rule of commitment and how does it affect our behavior? What Is the Norm of Commitment? The rule of commitment is a type of social norm that is often used by marketers and salespeople to get consumers to make purchases. According to this norm, we typically feel obligated to follow through with something after we have made a public commitment....

Unlike depression, which is persistent and longer-lasting, sadness is temporary and transitory. Sadness can, however, turn into depression. Being able to tell the difference between normal sadness and depression might encourage you to take action and seek resources for an improved mood. Understanding Sadness Sadness is a normal human emotion that often occurs in response to upsetting, painful, or disappointing situations. This emotion can vary in intensity. Like other emotions, it is temporary and lessens with time....

If your marriage hurts you emotionally and you want to save it, it can be helpful to understand what’s behind the hurt and how it impacts your life. Communicating how you feel can make your relationship better. In some cases, a professional may be needed to assist with this process. Causes of Emotional Pain in a Marriage Emotional pain in a marriage relationship can be unintentional or it may be a direct result of a partner’s intentional actions....

The researchers, from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, say this risk can’t be attributed to other factors, such as diabetes, smoking, or higher rates of heart disease. The Study in Detail The team analyzed 7,348 patient records of men and women treated for COVID-19 in NYU Langone hospitals in New York City and Long Island between March 3 and May 31, 2020. They identified 14% who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, mood disorders, or anxiety....

Given the prevalence of smartphones, we often hear warnings about reliance on them. Thankfully, a recently published study in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that using digital devices may support individuals to remember additional information. Researchers analyzed the results of memory tests conducted with 158 participants, and found that use of the external storage of a digital device can facilitate memory storage of additional details in the brain. There are always pros and cons, but these findings support smartphone technology as a useful aid to the memory storage of the human brain....

Previous research showed that many people associate having agency (being goal-driven, independent, in control, etc.) with masculinity. This study suggested that the “sleep-deprived masculinity” stereotype comes from accepting the idea that more agency in an individual is equivalent to heightened masculinity, resulting in a need for less sleep. “In American society, we have an ethos of rugged individualism that is not exclusive to men but is definitely amplified by masculine ideology....

Despite these overwhelming feelings, there are ways you can regain a sense of control when panic strikes. Below are some simple tips you can use to help ease common symptoms of a panic attack. Take a Breath Panic attacks can literally feel like they are taking your breath away. You may feel like you are hyperventilating, choking, or experiencing shortness of breath. Managing your changes in breathing can be the key to reducing panic symptoms....

Veterans tend to be at high risk of mental health challenges and substance use issues. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that veterans did not report an increase in suicidality nearly 10 months into the pandemic. This study measured changes in suicidal behavior from before the pandemic until about 10 months into the pandemic to identify possible risk factors. Especially given how veterans may be impacted by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, mental health support should remain a priority for them....

The first school of thought, structuralism, was advocated by the founder of the first psychology lab, Wilhelm Wundt. Almost immediately, other theories began to emerge and vie for dominance in psychology. This article discusses some of the major schools of thought that have influenced our knowledge and understanding of psychology. The Structuralist School of Thought Structuralism is widely regarded as the first school of thought in psychology. This outlook focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components....

Overview The bandwagon effect is part of a larger group of cognitive biases or errors in thinking that influence the judgments and decisions that people make. Cognitive biases are often designed to help people think and reason more quickly, but they often introduce miscalculations and mistakes. Examples Below are some examples of the Bandwagon Effect: Diets: When it seems like everyone is adopting a certain fad diet, people become more likely to try the diet themselves....

Xanax is a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepine (benzos). It was initially developed as an alternative to Valium because of Valium’s likelihood of being abused. However, Xanax has also proven to have a high potential for misuse. Recently, the FDA called for a stronger warning label to be put on both drugs alerting people of their high potential for addiction and abuse....

This article explores how the Dunning-Kruger effects works, the history of research on this phenomenon, and why people may overestimate their skills. It also covers some of the ways you can avoid overestimating your knowledge. Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect This phenomenon is something you may have experienced in real life. An example of the Dunning-Kruger effect is a situation that many have perhaps experienced around the dinner table at a holiday family gathering....

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Getting Migraines? Some factors make you more vulnerable to getting the painful throbbing headaches on one side of your head commonly called migraines. These risk factors include: Genetic connection: If one or both of your parents suffer from migraines, there’s a 50-75% chance you will get migraines too says The American Migraine Foundation. Gender: Migraine headaches are more common in women than men, especially for women between the ages of 15 and 55....

Background Bacteria are responsible for between 5 and 10 percent of sore throats. The most common bacterial agent responsible for sore throat is group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS or “strep”). In 1998, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM) observed that some children abruptly develop obsessive-compulsive disorder, tics, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms after being infected with GAS and other types of bacteria and viruses. These symptoms are rapid onset, and peak in intensity within 24 to 48 hours....

You can have both. Learning disabilities (LD) and ADHD often co-exist. In his book, Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, Russell Barkley says children with ADHD are more likely to have a learning disability than children who do not have ADHD. ADHD and Learning Disabilities Learning involves using the executive functions of the brain particularly the ability to focus, pay attention, engage with a task, and use working memory....