Many people struggle with shyness, but a small segment of the population suffers from shyness so severe that it brings about extreme social inhibition. In avoidant personality disorder, extreme ...

Key Takeaways Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or attachment issues.Someone who isn't interested in you may show similar ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

A new study published in the British Journal of Psychology provides evidence that women in the late stages of pregnancy and ...

Iqbal, Qaisar; Volpone, Sabrina D.; Piwowar‐Sulej, Katarzyna. Human Resource Management. Jan2025, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p37-57. Workforce neurodiversity and workplace ...

Approach-avoidance behaviour represents a fundamental aspect of human interaction with the environment, delineating the inherent tendency to move towards stimuli perceived as positive and away from ...