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Hyperfocus may in some cases also be symptomatic of a psychiatric condition. In some cases, it is referred to as perseveration [2] —an inability or impairment in switching tasks or activities ("set-shifting"), [8] or desisting from mental or physical response repetition (gestures, words, thoughts) despite absence or cessation of a stimulus.
Hyperreligiosity generally includes abnormal beliefs and a focus on religious content or even atheistic content, [1] which interferes with work and social functioning. Hyperreligiosity may occur in a variety of disorders including epilepsy , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] psychotic disorders and frontotemporal lobar degeneration . [ 4 ]
One manifestation of the overconfidence effect is the tendency to overestimate one's standing on a dimension of judgment or performance. This subsection of overconfidence focuses on the certainty one feels in their own ability, performance, level of control, or chance of success.
I turned into a teenager who hoarded old clothing and school supplies (even if I didn’t need them), became overly focused on getting good grades to prove myself, and felt extremely anxious about ...
A special interest may change over time or last a person's whole life. [15] A 2014 survey found that the average number of special interests an autistic person has is 2, and the average longevity is 13 years. [2] Intense special interests were written about by French psychiatrist Jean-Étienne Dominique Esquirol in 1827. [16]
"They tend to be overly centered on their needs, thoughts and feelings," says Dr. Kelsey M. Latimer, Ph.D., CEDS-S, BSN of KML Psychological Services. "At the same time, they may disregard other ...
Focus on expressing your emotions and concerns without assigning blame. Let him know that while you empathize with his chronic pain, it’s important for you to feel that your own health issues ...
The historical roots of positive psychology are found in the teachings of Aristotle, whose Nicomachean Ethics is a description of the theory and practice of human flourishing—which he referred to as eudaimonia (a Greek word literally translating to the state or condition of good spirit, and which is commonly translated as happiness or welfare ...