Harry Harlow and the Nature of Love
Monday June 29, 2009
While parental demonstrations of affection are often taken for granted today, there was was a time during the early twentieth century when experts warned parents about the dangers of holding ... Read More
Perspectives In Social Psychology
Friday June 26, 2009
There are a number of different approaches to the study of social psychology, each with a different area of focus. For example, the evolutionary perspective emphasizes the importance of ... Read More
What Is Clinical Psychology?
Monday June 15, 2009
Clinical psychology is the single largest specialty area within psychology. This field is focused on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders. While many clinical psychologists perform psychotherapy ... Read More
Personality Disorders
Friday June 12, 2009
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, an estimated 30.8 million American adults experience symptoms of at least one personality disorder. Just what are personality disorders, ... Read More
Reader Question – How Do I Choose a Therapist?
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Question: I'm looking for a therapist, but I really have no idea how to choose one! Do you have any tips for how I can find the best therapist in ... Read More
Learned Helplessness - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday June 8, 2009
Definition: Learned helplessness occurs when an animal is repeatedly subjected to an aversive stimulus that it cannot escape. Eventually, the animal will stop trying to avoid the stimulus and behave ... Read More
Psychology 101 WebQuest
Thursday June 4, 2009
Are you an educator looking for a fun and interesting way for your students to learn about psychology? Then check out this webquest that allows students to research topics and ... Read More