Psychology

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Affect labeling

Affect labeling is the process of putting feelings into words and consciously identifying and naming an emotional state in oneself or others. This simple act

Avoidance based coping

Avoidance based coping is a psychological coping mechanism in which individuals manage stress by disengaging from the source of distress. Rather than addressing the root

Behavioral Activation

Behavioral activation is a therapeutic strategy that encourages individuals to engage in goal-directed and value-aligned activities to counter emotional inertia, particularly in the context of

Behavioral ceiling

Behavioral ceiling refers to the upper limit of effort, change, or responsiveness an individual is willing to demonstrate in a given context, especially within a

Behavioral pattern

Behavioral pattern refers to a recurring sequence of actions, emotional responses, or relational tendencies that individuals exhibit across time or situations. These patterns often emerge

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is a complex psychiatric condition characterized by pervasive patterns of emotional instability, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulties. This disorder, affecting

Boundaries

Boundaries refer to the limits and guidelines individuals establish to protect their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being in relationships and social interactions. These psychological

Catastrophize

Catastrophize refers to a cognitive distortion in which an individual anticipates or imagines the worst possible outcome, often without realistic evidence. This thought pattern amplifies

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify, challenge, and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is

Cognitive dissonance

Cognitive dissonance refers to the psychological tension experienced when a person holds two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or behaviors. This internal conflict motivates individuals

Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. This

emotional permanence

Emotional permanence is the internalized belief that another person’s care, love, or emotional connection continues to exist even when it’s not actively expressed or visibly

Experiential Avoidance

Experiential Avoidance refers to the psychological tendency to escape, avoid, or modify unwanted internal experiences, including thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, and urges. This pattern of

Filter Theory

Filter Theory refers to a psychological framework that explains how people narrow down potential romantic partners through a series of filters based on increasingly specific

First Impression Bias

First Impression Bias refers to the cognitive tendency to place disproportionate weight on an individual’s initial behavior, appearance, or information when forming judgments, often at