How do you explain sensory overload? Sensory overload happens when something around us overstimulates one or more of our senses. That could be a loud TV, a crowded room, or a noisy, smelly cafeteria. There’s suddenly too much information coming in through our senses for our brain to process. It’s usually easy enough to escape […]
Are you bored or boring?
Are you bored or boring? bored is an adjective that describes when someone feels tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because they have nothing to do. For example: She was so bored that she fell asleep. boring is an adjective that means something (or someone) is not interesting or exciting. What do […]
Under what conditions is debriefing necessary?
Under what conditions is debriefing necessary? The debriefing is an essential part of the consent process and is mandatory when the research study involves deception. The debriefing provides participants with a full explanation of the hypothesis being tested, procedures to deceive participants and the reason(s) why it was necessary to deceive them. What is debriefing […]
Is Psychology a basic or applied science?
Is Psychology a basic or applied science? Basic research in psychology typically refers to theory-driven, hypothesis-testing science driven by a quest for fundamental understanding. Applied psychology is motivated more by a desire to solve practical problems and to move the fruits of our scientific labor into the real world. What type of science is psychology? […]
What are repressed memories in psychology?
What are repressed memories in psychology? Repressed memories are memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to the memory being associated with a high level of stress or trauma. Are repressed memories a real thing? Recovery from trauma for some people involves recalling and understanding past events. But repressed memories, where the victim remembers nothing […]
Can you describe how you would go about solving a problem?
Can you describe how you would go about solving a problem? Looking at your list of possible solutions you then sort out which are most relevant to your situation and which are realistic and manageable. Once that’s done you explore the possible consequences and identify the solution which is most relevant to you and is […]
What did bully originally mean?
What did bully originally mean? The earliest meaning of English bully was “sweetheart.” The word was probably borrowed from Dutch boel, “lover.” Later bully was used for anyone who seemed a good fellow, then for a blustering daredevil. Who is a famous bully? 15 Famous Movie Bullies Thomas F. Rachel McAdams in Mean Girls (2004). […]
What are the five health benefits to friendship?
What are the five health benefits to friendship? No matter your age, you can always reap the many benefits of having good friends….Research shows that good pals can benefit your mind and body. Stronger immunity. Lower stress. Improved self-confidence. Increased happiness. Better overall health. Is Friends With Benefits A Good Idea? Being FWB actually can […]
How are identity self image and self esteem linked?
How are identity self image and self esteem linked? In short, Identity is who you are, Self Image is how you see yourself and Self Esteem is how you feel about yourself. Your identity is what you think about yourself. How does self esteem relate to well being? U.K.-based charity, Teenage Minds, defines self-esteem as […]
What is the biological approach in psychology?
What is the biological approach in psychology? The biological approach believes behavior to be as a consequence of our genetics and physiology. It is the only approach in psychology that examines thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a biological and thus physical point of view. Therefore, all that is psychological is first physiological. How is the […]