Author: Matthew Lynch
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Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Various tests are used in psychological testing and assessment to assist in identifying the underlying causes of mental health symptoms and disorders, determining the proper diagnosis, ... -
7 Ways to Stop Overreacting to Stress
Have you ever had the impression that other individuals don’t respond to challenging situations the same way you do? Do you see other people handling difficulties, such ... -
Existential Therapy: Everything You Need to Know
Existential therapy often focuses on you rather than the symptom and emphasizes free choice, self-determination, and the quest for meaning. The strategy strongly emphasizes your ability to make ... -
The Case for Not Giving Grades
A University of Georgia professor is being ridiculed for a class where students may assign themselves whatever grade they choose. Unsurprisingly, it is the most recent ... -
Pessimism: Everything You Need to Know
Storm clouds gather above, and the glass is half-empty. They never have a silver lining. People often criticize pessimists for their propensity for pessimism and tendency to ... -
Compartmentalization: Everything You Need to Know
Compartmentalization is a defense mechanism in which people categorize their ideas, feelings, or experiences to protect themselves from the discomfort of contradiction. Humans strive to prevent this ... -
Groupthink: Everything You Need to Know
Groupthink is a phenomenon that happens when well-intentioned individuals make bad judgments because they feel pressured to fit in or think it’s impossible to disagree. Group members ... -
Altruism: Everything You Need to Know
Altruism is doing something to benefit someone else at the expense of oneself. It may cover various actions, such as offering one’s life to rescue others, donating ... -
Gestalt Therapy: Everything You Need to Know
Gestalt therapy is a client-centered kind of psychotherapy that focuses on helping patients comprehend what is going on in their life, as opposed to what they may ... -
4 Strategies to Cope With Rejection
Being rejected hurts. We’ve all felt the anguish of rejection—maybe it was a job you didn’t get, a buddy who ghosted you, or not being invited ...
