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07/29/2025

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09/09/2022

The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) is nuclei located in the hypothalamus that has been found to be associated with circadian rhythms.

Included below is a link that provides a brief overview of the SCN.

The suprachiasmatic nuclei are two small, paired nuclei that are found in the hypothalamus. Each suprachiasmatic nucleus only contains approximately 10,000 neurons. The nuclei rest on each side of the third ventricle, just above the optic chiasm. The location provides the rationale for the naming of...

09/06/2022

The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) has been hypothesized to play a role in decision-making, impulse control, emotional expression, and response inhibition, to name a few.

Included below is a link that provides a general description of the OFC.

https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/know-your-brain-orbitofrontal-cortex #:~:text=The%20orbitofrontal%20cortex%20is%20the,involved%20in%20emotion%20and%20memory.

The orbitofrontal cortex is the area of the prefrontal cortex that sits just above the orbits (also known as the eye sockets). It is thus found at the very front of the brain, and has extensive connections with sensory areas as well as limbic system structures involved in emotion and memory.

09/02/2022

Phenomenology refers to the study of experience and consciousness. Rather than utilizing systematic procedures for studying human behavior, as commonly observed in empirical psychology, phenomenology emphasizes unique human experiences in an attempt to capture a macroscopic understanding of existence.

Included below is a link that discusses the connection between phenomenology and experimental psychology.

It amounts to a betrayal of the person.

08/30/2022

What is Cognitive Psychology? How is it different from other approaches in psychology that emphasize environmental factors?

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of Cognitive Psychology.

Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of the mind as an information processor. It concerns the way we take in information from the outside world, how we make sense of that information.

08/26/2022

What is Emotional Dysregulation? How does it look? Does it manifest in the same way for everybody?

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of Emotional Dysregulation.

Causes and symptoms of dysregulation and its effect on our relationships.

08/23/2022

Solomon Asch conducted a study that outlined the tendency to conform when one is susceptible to judgement.

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of the Solomon Asch study.

Solomon Asch conducted an experiment to investigate the extent to which social pressure from a majority group could affect a person to conform.

08/19/2022

Stress can affect many areas of the human body. Being familiar with the physiological changes associated with stress can help determine which stress management technique is most useful.

Included below is a link that reviews the impact stress has on the body.

Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.

08/16/2022

What is Clinical Psychology? Is it the same as counseling psychology?

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of Clinical Psychology.

https://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/clinical #:~:text=Clinical%20psychology%20is%20the%20psychological,%3B%20and%20research%2Dbased%20practice.

This specialty provides mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice.

08/12/2022

Structural Stigma refers to societal conditions, societal norms, and institutional frameworks that limit opportunities and resources available to those who are stigmatized.

Included below is a link that provides information regarding Structural Stigma.

What is the issue?Structural stigma is especially damaging ꟷ and dangerous ꟷ for persons with lived and living experience of mental health problems and

08/09/2022

The James-Lange Theory of Emotion proposes that physiological changes in our body precede and help form our emotional experiences.

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of the James-Lange Theory of Emotion.

https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-the-james-lange-theory-of-emotion.html #:~:text=James%2DLange%20theory%20of%20emotion%20(1880s)%20proposed%20that%20bodily,are%20afraid%20because%20you%20run).

08/05/2022

The Serotonin-Hypothesis has historically been emphasized when understanding symptoms of emotional distress (e.g., depression).

Included below is a link that provides a general overview of recent changes in conceptualization regarding the Serotonin-Hypothesis and implications surrounding these changes.

The serotonin hypothesis is too simplistic, but the drugs still work for many.