2025-10-20 – Weekly Psychology News : Unusual psychological disorders

Last week, our discussions touched on diverse and engaging topics, reflecting the dynamic nature of the psychology field. Members shared insights on supporting individuals with autism, highlighting the growing opportunities in this area. We also delved into the practical aspects of executive function strategies tailored by age and reminisced about influential figures in psychology. The forum saw a lively exchange on unusual psychological disorders, sparking curiosity and deeper understanding among our community.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Weekly Psychology Jobs: Explore Autism Support roles
Our community is buzzing about autism support roles. This discussion sheds light on the unique challenges and rewarding experiences in this field.
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Age-banded executive function strategy sheets
Here’s a practical thread on strategy sheets that help tailor interventions based on age-specific executive function needs. A must-read for anyone working in educational settings.
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Famous Psychologists in History
Take a walk through history and revisit the contributions of some of psychology’s most famous figures. A great refresher and inspiration for any psychologist.
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FAQ/Guidelines
A useful thread for both newcomers and seasoned members, providing clarity on our forum’s rules and best practices.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
For those taking on admin roles, this guide offers a comprehensive overview to help you get up to speed quickly.
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Skills Every Psychologist Needs
This discussion explores the essential skills that form the backbone of effective psychological practice.
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Oldest Known Psychological Experiment
A fascinating look at the origins of psychological experimentation, dating back centuries.
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Unusual Psychological Disorders
This thread delves into some of the more rare and intriguing psychological disorders, broadening our understanding of the human mind.
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You Know You’re a Psychologist When…
A light-hearted thread capturing the quirks and realities of life as a psychologist.
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Professional Associations for Psychologists
Explore the various professional associations that can provide support and networking opportunities for psychologists.
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Looking forward to another engaging week of discussions. Your contributions make this community a great place for professional growth and connection.

A tiny thing that helped us: we hour-stamp every fresh tray and do a 3 p.m. “review pass” — anything over 6 hours becomes kebab trim or gets a -15% sticker at the POS; end-of-day shrink dropped about 1.5% and customers liked the transparency. After a halal CPD last week, we also split knives/boards by color for segregated prep, which cut rewraps from cross-placement (, so avoidable). Pair it with strict 32–34°F case temps — FSIS has a solid refresher: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/refrigeration-and-food-safety.

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Recreate https://info.cern.ch in plain HTML for one hour — no frameworks — and you’ll feel the foundations click fast… Then run a 15-minute think-aloud with two novices on Zoom and write down every pause; it’s a $0 psychology lab that surfaces more fixes than any tool I’ve tried. @lMorales23 demos help, but I’d prioritize these micro-tests before polishing.

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I’ve had good results doing a quick “trigger map” with teens who report misophonia or Alice in Wonderland–type episodes: one sheet noting when/where, 0–10 intensity, and a 2‑minute sensory reset (hum, chew gum, step outside) — it’s like plotting weather fronts for your senses. It surfaces patterns fast, but if the logging amps anxiety I switch to brief check‑ins; this NIMH explainer helps with normalization: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/dissociative-disorders.

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For brief derealization, a pocket “ground kit” (sour candy + sandpaper square) helps; NHS overview: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depersonalisation-derealisation-disorder. Some prefer cold-water splash.

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We shifted pre-qual to stage 0: add a one-paragraph scan consent to the NDA with a fixed window and passive-first scope — ‘unauthenticated external recon only; scanner IPs listed; retention ≤30 days; no exploitation’ — price off that and hold active scans for finalists; kind of like measuring the doorway before you lug the couch. Anyone using a DPIA-lite checklist to speed procurement consent?

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@OP Try USB phone tethering to AutoAuth, then Smart Pro with latest FCA pack; aftermarket trackers removed?

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Last week’s exec-function chat inspired this: AIWS — 1–10 distortion log + hydration; rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/alice-in-wonderland-syndrome/.

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On the “choice of ingredients,” I started swapping half the milk for buttermilk and adding 1/4 tsp baking soda per cup of flour; plus a 15‑minute batter rest, and the muffin tops finally lifted without tunnels. If I’m in a hurry, I skip the rest and go 5 minutes at 425°F then finish at 350°F, but only with an IR thermometer to confirm the oven’s hot.

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