Covariation Model
The covariation model, developed in the 1960s by American social psychologist/UCLA professor Harold Kelley (1921-2003), explains how we attribute behavior to internal/external c
Cyclothymia
Cyclothymia is a type of bipolar disorder (BD) that is diagnosed if recurring hypomanic and depressive symptoms are not intense or severe enough, or don’t last long enoug
Coping Skills Training (CST)
Coping skills training (CST) is a behavioral therapy that targets stress. It can entail “mood boosters” for mild problems (test taking, public speaking) and more s
Coping Mechanisms / Behaviors
Coping mechanisms are strategies and behaviors to manage stress, adapt to challenging situations, and regulate emotions, including uncomfortable emotions. They can be healt
Conflict/Conflicting Stimuli
Conflict stimuli interfere with the intended cognitive processing of information. Researchers use conflict stimuli to study the brain’s conflict processing:

Conflict Resolution and Reaching a Good Outcome
Conflict resolution and reaching a good outcome takes complex neural networks integrating sensory input, emotions, and past experiences. Studies help explain neurological impair
Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution follows conflict detection. We prioritize among competing responses—choosing one action over multiple options. Well-managed conflict resolution can be
Conflict Processing Deficits
Conflict processing deficits create difficulties in detecting and resolving situations where multiple stimuli compete for attention, common to those with ADHD, schizophrenia,or
Conflict Processing
Conflict processing or conflict control processing is the brain’s ability to effectively detect, register, monitor, and resolve conflict arising from competing stimuli or
Conflict-Monitoring Theory / System
Conflict-monitoring theory, also called performance-monitoring system, proposes how the brain helps detect, monitor, and resolve conflict and errors. The system is an adaptive m
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