The following questions are related to ‘Miscellaneous’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: From what I understand, hearing words in the background, or a flash of a visual image while watching something, is registered by the subconscious. This seems somewhat believable to me. What I do not understand or believe is that if someone talks normally, and it’s heard in reverse to say something different, that our [...]
Q: What’s the difference between an upsetting event that makes someone angry versus one that makes them sad? A: I hope that this feels like an answer when I say that several schools of thought within psychology are based on the idea that differences in reactions come from differences within individuals. In other words, an [...]
Q: I’m in my twenties and have a horrible memory, which is starting to affect me greatly, not only personally but also professionally. I also have issues with concentration. Here is some health information about myself: I’m in good physical shape Exercise three times a week Eat healthy foods and take multi-vitamins Don’t drink alcohol, [...]
Q: This isn’t a question but feedback to Dr. Bierman. I admire the replies Dr. Bierman has given, but I hope for the sake of people suffering, that he will consider adding an addendum to his recent answer regarding sleeping problems and frequent urination. For 15 years I had interstitial cystitis (IC). Urinary exams are [...]
Q: I have an issue where I believe something is subconsciously happening during my sleep pattern. I myself am a terrible snorer and struggle during the night when sleeping with my partner. However when I am alone in bed, I sleep fine and silently — but when my partner enters the room and bed I [...]
Q: I am doing research for a book, so I would like to know this: What kinds of treatment or counseling would be given to someone who has committed violent crimes and claims they are demon-possessed? Also, what is Dissociative Identity Disorder, and what are your thoughts on this condition? A: You ask about some [...]
