Comparative Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday May 29, 2009
Definition: Comparative psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the study of animal behavior. Modern research on animal behavior began with the work of Charles Darwin and Georges Romanes ... Read More
What Is Art Therapy?
Friday May 22, 2009
Art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process to improve mental health and well being. If you have a strong interest in both art and psychology, this is definitely ... Read More
Variable - Psychology Definition of the Week
Thursday May 21, 2009
Definition: A variable is something that can be changed, such as a characteristic or value. Variables are generally used in psychology experiments to determine if changes to one thing result ... Read More
Want to Boost Grades? Then Focus on Long-Term Goals
Wednesday May 20, 2009
If you have children, you've probably spent countless hours each evening helping them with their homework. According to a new study from researchers at Harvard University, helping middle school children ... Read More
Winner of the 2009 Visual Illusion Contest
Monday May 18, 2009
The results of the 5th Annual Best Visual Illusions of the Year Contest have been announced. This year's winner, developed by Arthur Shapiro, Zhong-Lin Lu, Emily Knight, & Robert Ennis ... Read More
"Body Clocks" - Environmental and Biological Rhythms
Tuesday May 5, 2009
Do you ever feel a burst of energy in the morning, but get run down by mid-afternoon? This daily ebb and flow is caused by your body's circadian rhythms. These ... Read More