What is a conditioned stimulus, and how does it work? by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | May 21, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology We may not realize it, but we interact with a variety of conditioned stimuli on an average day, from getting up when the school bell rings to stopping at a red light in traffic. Conditioned stimuli can be created knowingly or unknowingly, but all elicit certain impulsive actions based on…
Did I really just do that again? Learn to regulate your impulses by feeling your emotions by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | Sep 27, 2019 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Matt opens the fridge for a beer after a long day. He has an overwhelming desire for the good feeling that the first sip brings him. It’s an urge that doesn’t assist Matt down the road, as it is harmful to his well-being and the relationships that mean the most…