Compulsive shopping is a type of process addiction in which a person feels that he or she has to shop. The causes of compulsive...
Psychologists at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the “shop-till-you-drop” habit as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating. Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need, and it causes them distress. “It becomes a ...
Why are Shopping Carts Always so Hard to Steer? Am I a Shopaholic? Discussion Comments ByFHResearch— On May 10, 2011 @anon8333: i am interested in speaking with you in more detail about your mother and her compulsive apple buying. i am researching this type of behavior and how it affec...
Obsessive compulsive disorder is caused by cognitive-affective dysfunction in the brain. But that just begs the question, what causes these structural, chemical, and functional changes? Genetics seem to play a role in OCD. Twin studies even show that genes might be more important in OCD that fi...
Psychologists(心里学家)at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the compulsive(强迫的) shopping as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating.Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need,and it causes them distress."It becomes a pro...
Whereas compulsive buyers purchase to relieve stress, gain social approval, and improve their self image. This type of shopping is a behavioural addiction characterised by a reduced capacity for self control and a lower resistance to external triggers. It causes serious psychological, social and ...
Compulsive sexual behavior: Voyeurism, promiscuity, exhibitionism, and excessive masturbation can be symptoms of an impulsive behavior disorder. The urge to engage in risky sexual behavior can be so strong that it interferes with daily functioning. ...
In many cases, behavioral issues cause a person to adapt unhealthy financial routines, including unhealthy spending habits (such as gambling or compulsive shopping), overworking oneself to hoard money, completely avoiding financial issues that must be dealt with, or hiding finances from a partner. Of...
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Dopamine addiction can also take the form of compulsive behaviors, such as shopping or sex. These behaviors can create a pleasurable feeling that triggers the release of dopamine in the brain. Over time, the brain may become dependent on these behaviors to maintain the release of dopamine, lead...