Random Assignment - Psychology Definition of the Week
Tuesday August 26, 2008
Definition: Random assignment refers to the use of chance procedures in psychology experiments to ensure that each participant has the same opportunity to be assigned to any given group. Study ... Read More
Sports Psychology at the Beijing Olympics
Wednesday August 20, 2008
Sports psychology has become an increasingly popular area of concentration within psychology, and it probably comes as no surprise that this particular branch of psychology has played an important role ... Read More
Murray's Theory of Psychogenic Needs
Tuesday August 19, 2008
According to psychologist Henry Murray (1893-1988), personality is organized based upon a number of needs, motives and environmental forces. Among the needs identified by Murray are those for achievement, ... Read More
How to Cope With Back to School Stress
Thursday August 14, 2008
Whether you are headed school this fall or getting your children ready for the back to school rush, you are probably facing a considerable amount of stress. From finding school ... Read More
Social Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Tuesday August 12, 2008
Definition: According to psychologist Gordon Allport, social psychology is a discipline that uses scientific methods "to understand and explain how the thought, feeling and behavior of individuals are influenced by ... Read More
What Is the Trait Theory of Personality?
Saturday August 9, 2008
The trait approach to personality is one of the major theoretical areas in the study of personality. Trait theory suggests that individual personalities are composed broad dispositions. Consider how you ... Read More
Get Ready for School With These Psychology Student Resources
Friday August 1, 2008
A new school term is just around the corner, so it's time once again to get ready to hit the books. Start preparing now by learning more about some of ... Read More