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Aversion is a term representing a lack of interest in a specific object. It describes a feeling of unease disliking, distaste, discomfort, or avoidance of a stimulus, a situation, or a behavior. It is something that comes up often because of experiences that one views as hazardous, and worrying or unwelcoming. It is something that […]

Psychology regards the start of adulthood as the period after adolescence and spanning the rest of life. While not solely based on age, adulthood must also be characterized by achieving specific milestones of development such as independence, stable interpersonal attachments, taking on occupational tasks, and the fulfillment of personal identity. Traditionally, adulthood is viewed as […]

The term abnormal behavior in psychology is used to refer to a type of behavior, thoughts or feelings which are not normal or socially acceptable, which normally results in distress or disrupts normal daily functioning. It cannot be defined by one factor but instead it can be characterized as a union of factors, such as […]

Adolescence is a stage of development which starts with puberty (8 to 12 years) and ends around the age of 20 to 24. This period varies depending on when the person is mature enough physiologically or neurologically. In this stage there are extreme changes in developmental domains including biological, psychosocial, emotional and cognitive changes. Noticeable […]