top of page
WELCOME TO THE LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
Welcome to LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, a unique blog here for you to explore. PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS.
Explore
Home: Welcome
Search
Speaking Mechanism, what is it:
CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR The speaking mechanism may refer to the complex biological and cognitive system that allows humans to produce spoken language. It may involve coordination between the human anatomy. Speech maybe constantly adjusted. Auditory feedback (hearing yourself) Sensory feedback (feeling movement) May help refine accuracy in real time Putting It All Together The speaking mechanism could be a highly synchronized loop: Thought, Language Plan, Breath, Voice,
shahhian
6 hours ago1 min read
Metacognitive Awareness, explained:
Metacognitive awareness maybe your ability to notice, monitor, and understand your own thinking processes in real time. Put simply, it’s: “thinking about your thinking.” Core Components Self-awareness of cognition Recognizing what you’re thinking Example: “I’m getting distracted right now.” Monitoring Tracking how well you’re understanding or performing Example: “I don’t actually understand this paragraph.” Control / Regulation Adjusting your thinking or strategy Example
shahhian
7 hours ago1 min read
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), explained:
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) could be a framework from educational psychology that explains how the limits of human working memory affect learning. Core Idea Your mind may have a limited-capacity working memory . When too much information is presented at once, learning becomes inefficient or breaks down. CLT focuses on optimizing how information is presented so it fits within those limits and transfers effectively into long-term memory. The 3 Types of Cognitive Load 1. Intrin
shahhian
5 days ago2 min read
Cognitive Pacing, explained:
Cognitive pacing could be a self-regulation strategy used to manage mental energy, prevent overload, and sustain performance over time. It maybe especially relevant in contexts like Cognitive Psychology, rehabilitation, and conditions involving fatigue or attention dysregulation. What It Means Cognitive pacing may involve balancing periods of mental effort with intentional rest so your mind doesn’t become overloaded or fatigued. Think of it like: Not sprinting mentally all
shahhian
5 days ago2 min read
Attention Disorders, explained:
Attention disorders could be conditions that affect a person’s ability to focus, sustain attention, regulate impulses, and manage cognitive effort. They can impact academic performance, work, relationships, and overall daily functioning. Main Types of Attention Disorders 1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder The most well-known attention disorder. Core features: Inattention (distractibility, forgetfulness) Hyperactivity (restlessness, fidgeting) Impulsivity (interrupti
shahhian
5 days ago2 min read
Cognitive Fatigue, what is it:
Cognitive fatigue could be a state of mental exhaustion that occurs when your mind has been working intensely or for prolonged periods without adequate rest. It could affect your ability to think clearly, focus, regulate emotions, and make decisions. What’s happening in the mind? Cognitive fatigue is closely tied to reduced efficiency in the prefrontal cortex: (CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST), the area responsible for attention, decision-making, and self-control. When overused,
shahhian
5 days ago1 min read
Attention Training, what is it:
Attention training is the deliberate practice of strengthening your ability to focus, sustain, shift, and control attention, instead of letting it be pulled around by distractions, impulses, or emotional triggers. In psychology, attention may not be a single skill; it could be a system you can train much like a muscle. Core Components of Attention Training Sustained Attention Staying focused over time (reading without drifting) Selective Attention Filtering out distractions (
shahhian
6 days ago2 min read
Understanding Attentional Sovereignty:
Attentional sovereignty could be the ability to consciously control and direct your attention, rather than having it constantly captured, fragmented, or manipulated by external forces (like technology, stress, or conditioning). Core Idea It means: You decide what deserves your focus, when, and for how long. Instead of attention being reactive, it becomes intentional and self-governed. Psychological Context In fields like Cognitive Psychology and Attention Research, attention
shahhian
6 days ago1 min read
Attention Research, explained:
Attention research maybe a branch of Cognitive Psychology that examines how we select, focus on, sustain, and shift awareness among competing stimuli. What Attention Research Studies It explores several core processes: Selective attention : focusing on one thing while filtering out others Sustained attention : maintaining focus over time (vigilance) Divided attention : attempting to process multiple tasks (often inefficient) Attentional control : consciously directing focus d
shahhian
6 days ago1 min read
Behavioral Dysregulation, explained:
Behavioral dysregulation may refer to difficulty controlling or managing one’s actions, impulses, and emotional responses in a way that could fit the situation or social expectations. At its core, it maybe a breakdown in self-regulation, the ability to pause, evaluate, and respond rather than react automatically. What it looks like Behavioral dysregulation may show up in different ways, such as: Impulsive actions (acting without thinking) Emotional outbursts (anger, crying,
shahhian
7 days ago1 min read
Attentional Fragmentation, what is it:
Attentional fragmentation maybe a cognitive state where your focus is repeatedly broken into small, scattered pieces, preventing sustained, deep concentration on any single task. Instead of maintaining continuous attention, your mind keeps shifting, often rapidly, between stimuli, tasks, or thoughts. What it looks like in real life Checking your phone every few minutes while working Switching between tabs, emails, and messages Starting a task but not finishing before moving t
shahhian
7 days ago2 min read
Multi-Tasking, a good thing or a bad thing:
Multitasking may feel productive, but psychologically, it could mostly a myth. What we call “multitasking” is usually rapid task-switching, and that may come with real costs. What’s actually happening Your mind may not be doing two complex tasks at once. Instead, it’s shifting attention back and forth, which engages executive control processes studied in Cognitive Psychology. Each switch may create a small “reset cost.” Downsides of multitasking 1. Reduced efficiency Switc
shahhian
7 days ago2 min read
Post-Divorce Counseling, a great explanation:
Post-divorce counseling could be a structured form of emotional and psychological support that helps individuals process the end of a marriage and rebuild their lives in a healthy, intentional way. It may not be just about “getting over it”, it’s about integrating the experience, stabilizing identity, and moving forward with clarity. What It Focuses On 1. Emotional Processing Divorce may trigger grief similar to bereavement, loss of a partner, identity, routine, and future e
shahhian
Apr 52 min read
The Importance of Self-Regulation, explained:
Self-regulation maybe one of the most important psychological capacities because it could allow a person to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a flexible, goal-directed way. It might essentially be the “control system” that may keep your inner world and outward actions aligned. Why Self-Regulation Matters 1. Emotional Stability Self-regulation may help you modulate intense emotions instead of being overwhelmed by them. Without it, emotions like anger, anxiety,
shahhian
Apr 12 min read
The Fawn Response, what is it:
The fawn response could be a psychological coping strategy that emerges in response to stress, fear, or trauma, especially interpersonal trauma. It maybe considered a fourth trauma response, alongside: fight flight freeze fawn What is the Fawn Response? The fawn response may involve appeasing, pleasing, or accommodating others in order to avoid conflict, rejection, or harm. Instead of fighting back or escaping, the person might: “moves toward” the threat by becoming agreeable
shahhian
Apr 12 min read
Schizophrenia Care, explained::
Schizophrenia care maybe a long-term, multi-layered approach that supports both symptom management and overall quality of life for someone living with Schizophrenia. It may not be just about medication: Consult with a Psychiatrist, it may involve psychological, social, and lifestyle support. A possible clinical breakdown: Medication (Foundation of Care) Consult with a Psychiatrist The primary treatment could be certain medications: Consult with a Psychiatrist, which may help
shahhian
Mar 312 min read
Substance Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, explained:
Substance Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery refers to a full continuum of care addressing substance use/abuse, from stopping it before it starts, to treating it, to supporting long-term healing. It may often be discussed within Addiction Medicine: PLEASE CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST/PSYCHIATRIST , and Clinical Psychology. 1. Prevention (Stopping Problems Before They Start) Prevention focuses on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors. Key Types of Preventio
shahhian
Mar 312 min read
Experimental Research in Telepathy, Psychokinesis, and Skin Vision, what is it:
Experimental research into telepathy, psychokinesis (PK), and “skin vision” sits within the broader field of Parapsychology, a controversial area that tries to test whether mind-to-mind or mind-over-matter effects exist under controlled conditions. Here’s a grounded overview of this phenomena . 1. Telepathy Research Telepathy: direct mind-to-mind information transfer without sensory channels. Key Experimental Approaches Ganzfeld Experiments Participants are placed in senso
shahhian
Mar 312 min read
Somatic Rituals, what are they:
Somatic rituals are structured, repeated body-based practices used to regulate emotions, stabilize identity, and create a sense of safety through the nervous system. They may sit at the intersection of body awareness (somatic) and ritualized behavior (repetition with meaning). What “somatic” means “Somatic” may come from the body. In psychology and neuroscience, it may refer to: "PLEASE, CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST" Physical sensations (heartbeat, tension, breath) Body postur
shahhian
Mar 272 min read
Maladaptive Coping Mechanism, explained:
A maladaptive coping mechanism maybe a way of dealing with stress, emotions, or difficult situations that could provide short-term relief, but ultimately makes things worse over time. Simple Possible Definition Coping mechanism : how we handle stress or emotional pain Maladaptive : not helpful in the long run So, maladaptive coping: unhealthy strategies that avoid or reduce distress temporarily but create more problems later Key Idea These behaviors may: Reduce anxiety in
shahhian
Mar 271 min read
Home: Blog2
Home: Subscribe
Home: Contact
bottom of page