Neo Freudians
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 … Read more
Emotional Sensitivity in Autistic Adults
Many autistic adults experience heightened emotional sensitivity, feeling emotions intensely and reacting strongly to events. This can involve deep empathy and attunement to others’ feelings, alongside challenges with emotional regulation.
Spontaneous strategy use in verbal episodic memory impairment in ADHD
Adults with ADHD demonstrated lower performance in verbal episodic memory compared to neurotypical controls.
Academic performance, self-reported motivation, and affect in higher education
Students reported higher positive affect, lower negative affect, and higher basic psychological need (BPN) satisfaction in courses they perceived as more motivating.
How Can I Prevent ADHD Burnout From Straining My Relationships?
ADHD burnout can significantly strain relationships, leading to increased irritability, withdrawal, and communication challenges. Individuals with ADHD often experience burnout due to the constant effort required to manage their symptoms and meet societal expectations.
Rationalization as a Defense Mechanism
Rationalization is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person justifies or explains an uncomfortable feeling or behavior with a seemingly logical reason, rather than … Read more
Sublimation Defense Mechanism
Sublimation is a defense mechanism in psychology where socially unacceptable impulses or desires are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors. It is considered a … Read more
Erikson vs Freud: Comparing the Theories of Development
Simgund Freud’s psychosexual theory focuses on unconscious sexual drives shaping personality through five childhood stages, with development largely complete by adolescence. Erik Erikson expanded this … Read more
Future anxiety and the motives for postponing parenthood
Future anxiety is directly associated with motives for delaying parenthood. Generational affectivity and life satisfaction partially mediate the relationship between future anxiety and delaying parenthood.
Enmeshed Parenting
Enmeshed parenting refers to a dysfunctional family dynamic in which parent-child boundaries are blurred, roles are mixed up, and a child’s autonomy is stifled. Family … Read more