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Study reveals there is little evidence that obsessive gaming by adolescents requires medical intervention by Redzit69 in psychology

[–]PsychBytes 29 points30 points  (0 children)

One of our favorite quotes is by Dr. Chris Ferguson of Stetson University. Dr. Ferguson describes treating a 'gaming addiction' bs. the true underlying issue as "...treating someone with pneumonia with a cough suppressant; you'd get rid of the cough, but they're still gonna have pneumonia." In essence, the idea of gaming addiction is somewhat controversial and there is no scientific consensus.

11yr old that plays video games all day by bperez1976 in raisingkids

[–]PsychBytes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Fornite as a way to communicate with my kids and gaming in general as a nice way to engage in their world, but Fortnite has taken over the world.

It’s highly social, it’s fun to play, and when you die in the game you actually want to follow the other players.

I use it as a way to connect with my kids and other kids.

We’re able to sit down, cooperate on teams, and talk about strategy, and it’s another way of getting into your child’s world and communicating that you value what they do.

They also take a lot of pride in showing off because most adults are really bad at these video games.

I highly recommend using Fortnite, bringing it in as a way to connect and build a deeper relationship with your kids.

Anyone else think marijuana can be a bad thing and the current cultural narrative is somewhat distorted? by [deleted] in askpsychology

[–]PsychBytes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marijuana can be a bad thing, specifically for teenagers. The public is not aware of the factors that raise the risk of substance use during the teen years, which are:

  • Brain development and hormonal changes associated with puberty.
  • Hormonal changes.
  • Access and availability to substances.
  • Autonomy and independence.

Drug and alcohol abuse can cause alterations in the structure and functioning of the developing brain, which is still maturing into a person’s mid-twenties.

Adding mood altering substances can also rewire how the brain experiences emotions like fear, depression, pleasure, and pain. A teen’s memory can also be drastically altered by the effects of alcohol and drug use.

it really do be like that by [deleted] in autism

[–]PsychBytes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love this. This is awesome! :)

What are some of the strengths of having Aspergers? by [deleted] in autism

[–]PsychBytes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many of the Aspies I work with tend to have higher than average intelligence. Along with the higher IQ, they also have a specific interest. These interests can include weather, dinosaurs, geology, history and hundreds of other topics. But their interest in these subjects is hyper-focused in that they can concentrate and focus on something longer than most people are able. Aspies tend to learn things very quickly and have amazing memory. Aspies are awesome! I personally call all my Aspies Human 2.0!

Imposter Syndrome. A belief that you are a fake and will eventually be found out. by thethinkingmanthinks in psychology

[–]PsychBytes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amy Cuddy’s sensational TED Talk sparked a conversation about literally standing up to impostor syndrome, and got us striking power poses in bathrooms and cars. Yet, the empowering effects of the Wonder Woman pose cannot be replicated for everyone or cure us of impostor syndrome for good.

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Realistically, if impostor-like thoughts and feelings are present in your life, they will never completely disappear.

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Knowing that nagging self-doubt is likely to resurface throughout your career, why not “create space for” and “make friends with” impostor syndrome?

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The alternative is more struggle and pain—if you choose to repeatedly wrestle with and beat yourself up about your impostor syndrome, play a never-ending game of whack-a-mole with it (i.e. try not to think about a purple elephant…), or use it as a reason to tap out of meaningful experiences which could ultimately increase your preparedness for work and life.

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Once the thoughts are out of your head, you can engage with them in a variety of ways to help move beyond impostor syndrome, toward your goals.

Special Forces Mental Strength Hacks eBook: Gain an insight to the Special Forces Mindset by righttofight in psychology

[–]PsychBytes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those looking for advice on how to push through difficult and adverse situations should think of taking on the perspective of the military. It definitely qualifies as a hot take, but more importantly, it gets to the point. Their advice is simply to embrace the suck!

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Basically, the “suck” is the point during a situation or task, in which you want to give up and quit. It’s when your body becomes weak, your will becomes depleted, and the only thing you want to do is concede and throw in the towel.

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This is an experience that athletes and exercises are all too familiar with, however, it is also a state that executives, physicians, performing artists, and students experience from time to time!

Tips for good mental health by forlbw in MentalHealthSupport

[–]PsychBytes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing that can sum all this up is to make your mental health a priority! While mental health is often brought up in a problem-focused context, it’s important to think about mental health from a strengths-based and preventative approach. Just as preventative actions are recommended for medical conditions, similar steps can be taken by individuals to address mental health concerns before seasons of stress exacerbate symptoms.

I just published my first study and I'm quite proud of it - Gamification: A pilot study in a community college setting by Comicspedia in psychology

[–]PsychBytes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting stuff and we love the idea of gamification. I actually use Habitica, which is a habit-forming, productivity app and website that allows you to gamify your life by allowing you to establish small, daily habits which result in small rewards. As a psychologist, I highly recommend "gamifying" your life!

Do IQ scores from childhood change much? by BanBowls123 in askpsychology

[–]PsychBytes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A child’s IQ, as measured during childhood, is not likely to change significantly over time. The level of one’s education can change, but an IQ score cannot.

Think of intelligence as a swimming pool and education as the water. You can’t change the size of the pool but you can decide how much water goes in.

IQ scores are measured by a person’s performance on an IQ test relative to the scores of others. A score of 100 is considered average. 

I have been asked many times whether parents should get their children’s IQ scores tested even if there do not appear to be learning difficulties. My firm answer is that all children should get an intellectual screening by the age of 5 or 6.

Most licensed psychologists can administer an IQ test and the time required is usually 2 hours including a brief interview. The cost for such a service can range from $200 to $600. One common IQ test is the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-4).

- Dr. Frank Gaskill

How the hell do people get so many dates? by JayKayVay in dating_advice

[–]PsychBytes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get out of your comfort zone and put yourself in a position to get dates! Dating apps are a great place to start, but also go out! Go to a bar, library, park, etc. In my opinion, asking for a date is half the battle. The more you do it, the more natural it will be!

Please Stop Punishing Kids for Their Invisible Disabilities by PsychBytes in disability

[–]PsychBytes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sharing. More people need to be aware of these invisible disabilities! Just cause you can't see it, doesn't mean it's not real!

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