Category: Psychology & Neuroscience
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A Lesser-Evolved Defense Mechanism Examining the mechanics, psychology, and consequences of interpreting a neutral or ambiguous situation as a threat and responding with aggression or hostility. IntroductionPreemptive Defense OriginsHow It LooksThe Lesser-Evolved AngleExamples of a Lesser-Evolved Defense MechanismWhat Can I Do?ConclusionAdditional Reading Introduction In an attempt to create safety, you deploy a less-evolved defense mechanism;…
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IntroductionPerspective: Confronting the InevitableMaking Contact with RealityGrieving Past IdentitiesAging Is AsymmetricalEmpirical Evidence: What the Research ShowsThe Practical AdvantageConclusion & Key Takeaways Introduction We should approach this subject by distinguishing between the fear of aging and the fear of irreversibility. Aging is a visible phenomenon, but for many older adults, a deeper, underlying anxiety exists: The…
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IntroductionFear of Irrelevance as Status ThreatResponding Without PanicFrom Relevance to IntegrationSelf-Transcendence via IkigaiConclusion & Key Takeaways Introduction When the amygdala interprets a shift in social value as a threat to survival, panic often emerges. Many adults—Gen X and older—have experienced it at some point in their lives: They wake up one day only to find…