Educational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The study of learning processes, from both cognitive and behavioral perspectives, allows researchers to understand individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development, affect, motivation, self-regulation, and self-concept, as well as their role in learning.
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Paul Gilbert for people struggling with shame and self-criticism. It is an integration of ideas concerning: Jungian archetypes; evolutionary approaches to human behavior, suffering, and growth; neuroscientific and cognitive-behavioral ideas…
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened, while others claim it's an inborn characteristic.You may have heard frequently about how important is EI,…
We usually call energetic vampires those people who - sometimes intentionally - drain your emotional energy. They have profiles that monopolize us with their negative emotions, to the point where they discharge our energy leaving us exhausted, with headaches and…
There are many factors that influence stress, and we cannot control them so easily. However, the way we react to those situations can have a strong impact on our stress level. Therefore, how we react to certain situations or circumstances…
Dental fear is another common fear shared by many individuals. Despite the importance of dental care, there are quite many who despise the idea of going to the dentist for a visit. For some people, the pain associated with any…
Over time, we usually discover that the best state of life is not to be in love, but to be peaceful. Only when someone succeeds in finding that inner balance where nothing is left over and nothing is missing, is…
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or…
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Worried that you happen to speak alone, rather often than seldom, whether you live with someone or not? Do you also regularly think out loud, on the street, at home or at the office, walking the corridor that leads to…
Being serene and efficient, meeting standards and cultivating our individuality - seems to be the first objective when you want to attain a certain level of performance. We are overwhelmed, harassed, exhausted with everyday life problems that we strive to face…
If you are one of those who are said to be getting upset often rather than seldom, you are probably having a very bad time with comments about you or your actions. However, the criticisms are beneficial because they make…
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As we grow up, we tend to become more and more introspective and to seek the meaning of our lives and the happiness within - from self-inflicted suffering and pain as a virtue to the state of permanent happiness as a…
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Excellent news for nature lovers: the forest does us good and it is science that says it. Sylvotherapy or tree therapy is a recognized medical practice in Japan. In the Japanese forests, there are therapeutic paths for travelers to take…
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Can a relationship be satisfactory and lasting, given the wide age difference between partners? The first answer coming to hand would be “What does age have to do with love? For instance, Thalía, 41, and Tommy Mottola, 63, have been married…
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A phobia is a clinical term that is used to describe an irrational and persistent fear of certain objects, situations, activities, or persons. These fears are beyond one's control and may interfere with one's daily activities. Phobias belong to a…
Human beings need values as well as benchmarks to navigate the storms of life. When some people refuse to admit their wrongs, their partners or simply friends can go mad due to lack of fair-play or acknowledgement, and this can…
