Ethical non-monogamy is a relationship structure where all involved parties consent to have multiple romantic or sexual relationships, with honesty and open communication. Unlike cheating, all actions are aboveboard and ethically conducted, with respect for everyone’s boundaries and feelings.
Emotional contagion is a phenomenon where the observed behavior of one individual leads to the reflexive production of the same behavior by others.
Deindividuation refers to a psychological state where one feels anonymity and a diminished sense of self-awareness and evaluation apprehension. This can occur in group situations where individuality is hidden or not the focus.
Biological preparedness is the idea that organisms are biologically predisposed to quickly learning associations between stimuli, responses, and reinforcers (Seligman, 1971).
Behavior analysis posits that people’s and organisms’ environments can be arranged so that desirable behaviors become more probable and undesirable behaviors become less probable.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies and challenges negative thought patterns to change behaviors and emotional responses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a form of CBT, emphasizes acceptance and change, teaching coping mechanisms for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. While both target behavior and thought, DBT places a stronger emphasis on emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
White matter in the brain consists of myelinated axons, which are nerve fibers covered by a fatty insulating layer called myelin. This structure allows for rapid transmission of neural signals between brain regions. White matter essentially acts as the brain’s communication network, connecting different parts of gray matter and facilitating coordinated brain function.
Triangulation in relationships refers to a communication pattern where one person avoids direct interaction with another, instead using a third person as an intermediary. This can create misunderstandings and conflicts, often serving as a manipulative strategy to control or gain power.
Transformational leadership is a leadership style where leaders inspire, motivate, and stimulate their followers intellectually to work towards a shared and valued goal. These leaders encourage innovation, creativity, and personal development among their team members, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and admiration. They aim to transform their followers’ individual and collective consciousness to achieve organizational success.
The Yerkes-Dodson law states that there is an empirical relationship between stress and performance and that there is an optimal level of stress corresponding to an optimal level of performance. Generally, practitioners present this relationship as an inverted U-shaped curve.