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Aversive therapy is a relatively short-lasting therapeutical intervention where an individual is exposed to a stimulus and, simultaneously, is subjected to moderate-to-severe discomfort. This negative rei...

It is an anxiety disorder which is a continuous feeling of fear and anxiety which is disabling and can impose on daily functioning. They can be triggered by something that may seem trivia...

Beck’s negative triad is a cognitive theory that can be used to explain depression. It suggests that depression results from negative thoughts about the world, the self and the future. For example, someon...

Eating sweet food improves mood because it can alleviate a dysphoric mood as it provides more energy and can lead to an increase in the levels of serotonin in the brain, which can therefore reduce depress...

These are concepts of the psychodynamic theory proposed by Sigmund Freud. Boys expereince the Oedipus complex, and girls experience the Electra complex. Both sexes experience this unconsciously during the...