Forensic Psychology – Psychologists’ Roles in Legal Cases
Edward Stern, J.D., stated that at times, a psychologist will be called upon to be an “expert” witness in a case that may proceed to a court trial. Today in the United States, although the figures vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, about 10 percent of...
What Is Domestic Abuse?
Does your romantic partner try to control you? For example, does your partner try to control what you wear, how you spend your day, who you make friends with, or where you work if you are even “allowed” to work? And, to control you, does he or she use insults,...
Groupthink and how it impacts Values, Opinions, and Beliefs
The term “groupthink” was coined in the early 1970s by psychologist Irving L. Janis. In 1972, Janis published his book Victims of Groupthink: A Psychological Study of Foreign-Policy Decisions and Fiascoes. Janis defines ”groupthink” as a “psychological...
The Difference Between Anxiety Attack vs Panic Attack
What Is the Difference Between Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack? Do the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” refer to the same phenomenon? From one perspective, they do: The term anxiety attack is another way of referring to a panic attack. This is particularly...
Overcoming Major Depressive Disorder: How Psychologists Help
What is Depression? Depression is a rising epidemic in our country that has only recently begun to get the attention it deserves. While many have argued against its validity in the past, our society has finally begun to accept it as a serious medical issue that should...
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist What to know before seeking one of these professionals Movies and television show often portray therapy for an emotional or mental illness as lying on a couch in an office while pouring out your heart to a doctor. In reality, this is not...Contact us
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