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Why Do Pathological Liars Lie?
Lying is a very common behavior per se. There are various reasons one might choose to lie. Perhaps you do not want to cause trouble with your boss, so you might lie that there no problems at work. Perhaps a young adolescent might lie to his parents to cover up the fact that he was…
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Psychoeducation (REBT): How ‘Musts’ or Demandingness Lead to Behavioral Disorders
Imagine a scenario where something unexpected happens. This situation stresses you out immensely. You do not know how this problem will resolve, but you want it to just go away. Someone must help you. The event that distressed you must not happen again. You must resolve it quickly. In short, the world must comply with…
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Basic Psychological Techniques to Control Social Anxiety
Social events are supposed to be fun. Going out with your friends, going on a date with your partner or even going to weddings can be exciting. Research has also shown that people who are high in sociability tend to have better health outcomes. However, not all people find social interactions to be fulfilling. While…
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Psychoanalysis: What is the Main Character Syndrome?
Written by Abdullah Qureshi Have you ever felt that you are the hero/heroine of your story? Do you feel as if everything in your world has an effect on your ‘story’? Or, let me put it this way: have you ever felt that you are completely different from everyone around you? If you have felt…
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Overview of The Cognitive Triad
Written by Abdullah Qureshi Aaron Beck was one of the first people to say that the way people think about things can cause negative emotional experiences. In fact, the way people think about and process personal information can maintain this depressive state. In particular, Beck’s (1979) cognitive theory says that the cognitive triad is a…