Using an effort justification approach, Axsom (1989) demonstrated that being personally responsible for engaging in an effortful therapy could help students alleviate speech anxiety. Similarly, effort justification was also found to be useful to alleviate clients’ fear of assertiveness (Cooper, 1980). Using a different dissonance-inducing paradigm, Mendonca & Brehm (1983) showed that giving obese...
Kudzu Root, derived from the Pueraria lobata plant, offers numerous health benefits, including cardiovascular support, liver detoxification, alcohol dependency reduction, cognitive enhancement, and menopausal symptom relief. Rich in isoflavones, this natural supplement can be easily incorporated into daily routines to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life. Kudzu root is linked to a wide...
Curious about how to write a project plan that keeps tasks on track and stakeholders satisfied? Much like snagging a ‘just in case’ umbrella on a cloudy day, your contingency plan gives you the reassurance that you have a backup plan — so you don’t end up caught in the rain. Think through all of the potential roadblocks, errors, and issues that could sabotage your project. In some industries, a...
That’s not how I wanted to live my life. Oh, yeah, I could see that movie real playing right now. It’s a different movie, or we’ve actually moved on to a different movie. So, I would just curious, before we move on, I’m curious when you’re telling people like, Okay, I’m going to go, I’m going to do another 6 months. Is that what you were telling yourself as well? How to handle setbacks...
While approximately 15 million American adults suffer from alcohol use disorder, fewer than 1 in 10 typically seek treatment for addiction. Five types of alcoholics exist, and the type can influence whether or not people choose to seek treatment for their addiction. It also can determine whether a certain type of treatment will be more effective than another. Antisocial personality disorder commonly...
Little do they know, overdose, coma, seizures, and death occur before finally deciding to get help. Say you’re a student looking to choose between two different universities you’d like to attend. After being accepted to each, you’re asked to freely rate the universities after considering each college’s pros and cons. You make your decision and are asked to rate the two universities once again....