This article explores the intricate relationship between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and cognitive dysfunction within the domain of health psychology. Beginning with an overview of CFS, including its definition, diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and impact on daily functioning, the narrative delves into the nuanced nature of cognitive dysfunction experienced by individuals with CFS. Memory impairment, attention
This article provides a comprehensive exploration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a pivotal intervention in health psychology for pain control. The introduction underscores the paramount importance of addressing pain within the health psychology framework and introduces CBT as a potent approach. The first section delves into the multifaceted nature of pain, adopting the biopsychosocial
This article on cognitive decline in aging delves into the multifaceted aspects of this prevalent health concern within the purview of health psychology. The introduction outlines the significance of cognitive decline in the aging population and provides a succinct overview of the aging process and its impact on cognitive function. The three body sections explore
This article explores the cognitive effects of chronic alcoholism, a severe and persistent manifestation of alcohol use disorder with global implications. The introduction outlines the prevalence and significance of chronic alcoholism while emphasizing the importance of studying cognitive impairments in this context. The subsequent sections delve into specific cognitive domains affected, including memory deficits, executive
This article on cognitive dissonance delves into the foundational principles, behavioral implications, and applications of this pivotal concept in the field of psychology. It begins by explicating Leon Festinger’s theory of cognitive dissonance, elucidating the discomfort arising from cognitive inconsistencies and the process of tension reduction. Subsequently, the article elucidates the profound influence of cognitive
Eyewitness information is the key element in solving many crimes, yet the police are often poorly trained in conducting information-gathering interviews, and they make avoidable mistakes. To rectify this situation, Ronald Fisher and Edward Geiselman developed the Cognitive Interview (CI) procedure to collect information from cooperative witnesses. The CI techniques are based on scientific principles
Cognitive Consistency Definition You have a friend named Jeff who likes to smoke cigarettes regularly. After attending a lecture on the grave cause-effect relationship between smoking and cancer, he quits. Why? This evening, you will be meeting with two people, Chris and Jean. You really like Chris, but you don’t like Jean. However, Chris really
Cognitive dissonance refers to the psychological discomfort that people experience when there is inconsistency between their knowledge or beliefs and their behavior. Dissonance is distressing because humans strive to be consistent within themselves. A major category of cognitive dissonance is known as postdecision dissonance. This refers to the distress that occurs after one makes a
Cognitive equilibrium refers to a state of balance between an individual’s mental schemata, or frameworks, and his or her environment. Such balance occurs when our expectations, based on prior knowledge, fit with new knowledge. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget (1896–1980) developed the concept of equilibrium to describe one of four critical factors in cognitive development, along
Predicting school achievement as well as traditional psychometric measurements of intellectual abilities, cognitive styles are not abilities themselves but rather preferred ways of applying the abilities one has. Typically, cognitive styles refers to the manner in which individuals receive, process, and apply information. Unlike individual differences in abilities that often are arranged by descriptions of