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Research

How Emotional Distractions Impact Sustained Attention and Memory

Esterman et al. recently published a study in Behaviour Research Methods. The study examined how emotional background images affect sustained attention and memory. In this work, they introduced the emotional gradual onset continuous performance task (emogradCPT) to measure these effects.

Relationship

Emotional Safety in a Relationship: The Invisible Foundation of Love 

When we talk about love in general, the first thoughts that come to mind are acts of passion, romantic gestures, and sweet, caring bonds, but one aspect that is often overlooked by us, even in the realm of psychology, is

Education

Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion 

Have you ever thought about how we experience our emotions? In psychology, there is a big debate on emotional response. It is much like the classic chicken or egg (which came first) puzzle. Many psychologists, neurologists have studied whether emotions

Awareness

Dyadic analysis of associations among PTSD symptoms, Fear of emotion, and Couple Communication difficulties

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on individuals has received considerable scholarly attention, yet the influence it bears on romantic relationships is increasingly getting its place within the growing repertoire of research. When we picture anyone afflicted with PTSD,

Awareness

Understanding Counter-Empathy: The Dark Side of Emotional Awareness

As social creatures, we have to express and share our emotions with others with the aim of building connections and bonding. Understanding others’ emotions comes with our own emotional awareness, and with that, we resonate and empathize with others’ different

Self Help

Beyond the Stressor: The Science of Emotion-Focused Coping

Emotion-focused coping refers to the technique of managing affective distress instead of focusing on the cause of the stress. Emotion-focused coping is especially useful where there is no possible way to change the stressor, including illness or loss. Such people try

Parenting

8 Signs of Emotional Neglect in Family

Do you ever experienced a situation where you feel like venting out can be helpful to cope with that situation? Emotional expression is found to form emotional connections, personal insights and strengthening of relationship. At the same time, failure to express

Pets

How Pets Cultivate Emotional Intelligence in Children 

What is more wholesome day than the rhythmic thump of a dog’s tail against the floor, the soft purr of a cat curled in your lap, – these are the subtle soundtracks of a life shared with a pet. Beyond their

Pets

Why Some People Develop Stronger Emotional Bonds with Pets Than Humans

Humans and pets have had a special and enduring bond from time immemorial. Our animal companions, providing emotional support for people, can melt hearts with their unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship. No wonder your ‘pawsome’ friends may detect your moods

Self Help

Emotional Numbness: When the Brain Shuts Down to Protect Itself 

Imagine waking up with no feelings. The world around you vibrates with life – friends laughing, a sunset glowing, a melancholy song playing – but it all runs over you like water on stone. There is no joy, no grief, and