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If you consider yourself an introvert, what are some qualities that you look for in a potential partner? As introverts, it can be very hard to find a partner, because we are naturally quieter in nature. We prefer alone time to recharge. And because of that, having a partner might become draining. Do you find yourself relating to this? Perhaps, this video can share some insights on the traits of partners that would be compatible for you?

Knowing what to expect in a psychology course can help you prepare mentally, as well as strategically. Psychology is not about learning manipulate tactics or why someone does what. Yes, psychology course gives you theories and concepts to help you make inferences into people's behaviour, but it is not really just that. In this video, we talk about 5 misconceptions or things you actually learn in a psychology course. Enjoy!

The Dark Triad of Personality. What exactly is it? And what does it mean to be a Dark Triad member? The Dark Triad are three overlapping yet distinct personalities: subclinical narcissism, subclinical psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.

You've probably heard of schizophrenia, but have you ever heard of schizoaffective disorder? Or have you ever met anyone who lives with schizoaffective disorder? It’s not surprising if you haven’t heard of schizoaffective disorder, as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports only 0.3% of the US population--or 981,600 people--will get it during their lifetimes. Living with schizoaffective disorder causes intense emotional and psychological turmoil and can affect all aspects of daily living, including work, social relationships, and self-care skills. In this video, we would like to educate everyone about Schizoaffective Disorder to raise awareness as well as to encourage those who might relate to it to seek professional help.

Psychopathy and sociopathy are perhaps two of the most confused terms in the fields of psychology and criminology. While these terms sound very similar, almost identical, they do, in fact, differ in their characteristics. Both disorders are categorized as Antisocial Personality Disorders in the The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as they share major characteristics.

Are you dealing with a narcissist right now? Narcissists are masters of sabotage, deceit, and emotional manipulation. While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is only present in a very rare few, a lot more people actually have narcissistic tendencies that can make them just as dangerous to be around as someone with NPD. This is why so many of us, unfortunately, find ourselves falling for them and letting them into our lives without really knowing just how much trouble we’re getting into. Oftentimes, we don’t realize how horrible they really are until it’s too late. So, we have made this video to help you learn how to spot a narcissist and save yourself the emotional trauma.

Did you know, your body will go into survival mode – activating the “lizard” part of your brain - if ANYthing overloads it to indicate your demise might be imminent? This can include things like prolonged grief, severe abuse, or prolonged burnout. This Survival State is like booting in safe mode: Essential Functions ONLY! Not sure if you’re in survival mode or just lazy? Here are some signs to help you tell the difference.

Four temperaments is a proto-psychological theory that suggests that there are four fundamental personality types, sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social), choleric (short-tempered, fast, or irritable), melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet), and phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful).