Adult behavior modification is the method of changing the way an adult reacts either physically or mentally to a given stimulus. This process can be applied to anything from stopping a drug addiction to making your bed...

Drug abuse and addiction are serious illnesses that affect millions of Americans. Understanding some of the possible causes and the effects of abuse and addiction on your body can help you make a move toward seeking help....

Self-empowerment means that you take charge of your own life. This involves recognizing that within each of us is the ability to live from our natural being state. Another way to put it is to say that...

A mentor serves as an objective advisor and confidant for the mentee. A positive role model is someone others want to emulate, imitate, and follow. A role model is not a “molder of clay” exactly, but someone...

A panic attack (also called an anxiety attack) involves a sudden onset of certain physical symptoms, like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Panic attacks occur in conjunction with other psychiatric conditions, such as depression, anxiety,...

Intelligence comes in two forms: crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence. Crystallized intelligence is stored-up information and how-to knowledge. This form of intelligence grows as you age. Fluid intelligence peaks in early adulthood and then begins to decline...

Can intelligence be improved upon? This concept sparked the interest of society when French psychologist Alfred Binet devised the first IQ test. The good news is that you can increase your intelligence. Psychological researchers have found two...