These controversial psychology experiments played a major role in the development of the ethical guidelines and regulations that psychologists must abide by today. When performing studies or experiments that involve human participants, psychologists must submit their proposal to an institutional review board (IRB) for approval. ​These committees help ensure that experiments conform to ethical and legal guidelines. Ethical codes, such as those established by the American Psychological Association, are designed to protect the safety and best interests of those who participate in psychological research....

1. How Does the Study of Love Differ From Other Topics? During the 1970s, a U.S. Senator named William Proxmire gave psychologist Elaine Hatfield what he called “the Golden Fleece Award.“ Essentially, he accused her of wasting taxpayer dollars on useless research on love. At the time, many people agreed with him. Since then, research on love has helped change how we view parenting, education, and child development. There is a lot of variability in how love is studied....

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 4.4% of adults in the United States experience bipolar disorder, making it one of the more common mental health conditions in the country. Below are five movies that accurately depict people who have bipolar disorder, which provide more insight into the condition and can help spark important dialogue. Some critics say that the film “sensationalizes” mental health struggles, but it does a good job of portraying the feelings and emotional waves experienced during manic and depressive episodes....

knowing how much control you have in a situationexpecting a good outcome when you take steps to control what you can It’s probably not a surprise that optimistic thinkers tend to be happier than pessimistic thinkers. But there are other benefits to being optimist. Here are five that may surprise you. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts 1. Optimists Live Longer Research has consistently linked optimism and overall health and longevity....

Why Do You Need a Sense of Purpose? A 2010 study published in Applied Psychology found that individuals with high levels of eudemonic well-being—a sense of purpose and control control and a feeling like what you do is worthwhile—tend to live longer. Other researchers found that well-being might be protective for health maintenance. In that research, people with the strongest well-being were 30% less likely to die during the eight-and-a-half-year follow-up period....

If you’re not finding relief through sleep or rest, it’s time to address why you’re experiencing excessive tiredness. It might be related to a medical issue or a mental health condition like depression. Fatigue, sleepiness, and feeling tired all the time are common when dealing with depression. “Depression itself can cause fatigue, apathy, and listlessness due to the nature of the disease,” said Leela R. Magavi, MD, a psychiatrist and regional medical director for Community Psychiatry....

If you are considering taking medication for ADHD, it is important to work with a qualified mental health professional to make sure that it is the right decision for you. This article will provide an overview of some of the most common medications used to treat ADHD in adults. How Medication Can Help Adults With ADHD There are a number of ways that medication can help adults with ADHD:...

What Is ADHD? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), ADHD is characterized by inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, or combined type. The symptoms of inattentive type ADHD include: Careless mistakes when completing tasks Difficulty holding attention to non-preferred tasks Difficulty holding focus when spoken to directly Failure to finish tasks Disorganization Avoiding tasks that require a lot of effort Losing things Being easily distracted Forgetfulness...

This change was made to challenge the idea that abuse was a mild and early phase of the illness and dependence was a more severe manifestation. In reality, abuse can be quite severe. While the two are no longer differentiated in the DSM, it can still be helpful to understand their original definitions. This article discusses alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse, and the key differences between them. What Is Alcohol Dependence?...

The various forms and strengths of NRTs meet the needs of many ex-smokers, providing a controlled dose of therapeutic nicotine that is reduced over time until the NRT is discontinued. Top 3 Things About Nicotine Replacement Therapy 1. Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy Is Not Cheating New ex-smokers sometimes think that using a quit aid of any kind is “cheating.” This holds especially true for NRTs because they contain nicotine. While the ultimate goal is to remove all nicotine from your body, it is not necessary to do it quickly....

How Antabuse Works When you consume alcohol, your body metabolizes it into acetaldehyde—a toxic substance that causes many of the hangover symptoms that occur after heavy drinking. Under normal circumstances, your body continues to oxidize acetaldehyde into acetic acid, which is harmless. Antabuse interferes with this metabolic process by preventing the oxidation of acetaldehyde into acetic acid. This causes a build-up of acetaldehyde in the body that is five to 10 times greater than what would normally be present after drinking alcohol....

The behaviors of people who seem to be seeking undue amounts of attention are apt to make us uncomfortable, irritated, and embarrassed. They are exactly the kinds of behaviors that seem poised to push our buttons. The question is: When is attention-seeking behavior something we can simply try to ignore, and when it is a problem that might need to be addressed in a more serious way? Read on for what attention-seeking behavior is, what causes it, when it might be indicative of a serious mental health disorder, and how to cope when you or someone in your life is exhibiting this behavior....

While a lack of motivation is not an inherent sign of a mental disorder, it is often symptomatic of clinical depression. Avolition can be the primary symptom of certain mood disorders, such as bipolar depression, or a secondary feature of an anxiety disorder, such as post-trauma stress syndrome (PTSD). Understanding Avolition Avolition is a term used to describe the severe lack of initiative to accomplish purposeful tasks. With schizophrenia, it can become so severe as to prevent you from keeping a job, or caring for your health or personal appearance....

Experiential learning theory Kolb’s learning styles Kolb’s learning style inventory Brief Biography of David Kolb David Kolb was born in 1939. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1961 from Knox College. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University. Today, he is Emeritus Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Career Kolb is an American psychologist and educational theorist....

With the high likelihood of suffering a concussion when playing college sports, this lower rate of CSK among Black athletes is concerning, especially given how discrimination may impact other health outcomes. As more Americans begin to reckon with their complicity with white supremacy in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, this research needs to be taken seriously. Black college athletes deserve equitable access to CSK. The Study For this study, CSK was assessed from a convenience sample of 768 NCAA college-athletes from 7 institutions across 3 geographic regions in the US from 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports based on completion of a questionnaire....

Make the Commitment to Seek Help This scenario puts you as the spouse in a difficult position; you think that your partner may have BPD, but they won’t seek a formal evaluation or individual treatment. While couples counseling may be helpful, this is an issue that needs to be addressed and you need to do some self-reflection. With severe mood swings, violent episodes, and issues with spending or addictive behaviors, having a spouse with unmanaged BPD can be frightening....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Is Lying a Sign of BPD? Despite its frequent occurrence with BPD, the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM-V) does not list lying as a diagnostic criterion of BPD. That’s partly because lying in BPD is generally not pathological; rather, it’s a misguided attempt to avoid abandonment. Paradoxically, the consequences of lying are particularly difficult for a person with BPD....

A new study now introduces another warning signal of mental distress in kids—their brain structure. “Each of us has a unique synchronization pattern of different brain regions equivalent to a fingerprint,” explains Zack Shan, PhD, senior research fellow and Head of Neuroimaging Platform at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute. Shan is the lead author of the study. “Findings from this study suggest that brain fingerprinting, measured using MRI while someone is still healthy, can potentially predict their future mental ill-health,” he adds....