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Psychologists are broadening the concept of intelligence and how to test it. By ETIENNE BENSON Monitor Staff February 2003, Vol 34, No. 2 Standardizedintelligence testinghas been called one of psychology’s greatest successes. It is certainly one of the field’s most persistent and widely used inventions. Since Alfred Binet first used

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a

Overview – Bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from 1 extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression. Symptoms of bipolar disorder People with bipolar disorder have episodes of: depression – feeling very low and lethargic mania – feeling very high and

What Are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are

What Is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the