Gestalt Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday November 28, 2008
Definition: Gestalt psychology is a school of thought that looks at the human mind and behavior as a whole. Originating in the work of Max Wertheimer, Gestalt psychology formed partially ... Read More
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Friday November 21, 2008
According to John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey, two of the leading researchers on the topic, emotional intelligence (EI) is "the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and ... Read More
Research Areas in Social Psychology
Tuesday November 11, 2008
Psychologist Gordon Allport described social psychology as a scientific discipline that seeks to understand how human behavior, emotions, and thoughts are influenced by others. Social psychology encompasses a wide ... Read More
Longitudinal Research - Psychology Definition of the Week
Thursday November 6, 2008
Definition: Longitudinal research is an observational technique that involves studying the same group of individuals over an extended period of time. Data is first collected at the outset of the ... Read More