Hindsight Bias - Psychology Definition of the Week
Saturday July 25, 2009
Definition: The term hindsight bias refers to the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they really are. After an event, people often believe that they knew ... Read More
Ten of the Fastest-Growing Psychology Careers
Wednesday July 22, 2009
So you've decided to major in psychology, but what exactly do you plan to do after you graduate? Due to the economic downturn, competition for many jobs has increased dramatically. ... Read More
Right Brain vs. Left Brain
Friday July 17, 2009
From self-help books to popular television shows, you've probably at least heard of right brain vs. left brain dominance. According to this theory, each side of the brain controls different ... Read More
Assimilation - Psychology Definition of the Week
Wednesday July 15, 2009
Definition: A term referring to another part of the adaptation process initially proposed by Jean Piaget. Through assimilation, we take in new information or experiences and incorporate them into our ... Read More
Normal Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder?
Monday July 13, 2009
We all experience anxiety periodically. Some of this anxiety can be tied to specific events such as the first day of school, giving a speech or going on a first ... Read More
Learn More About Famous Thinkers in Psychology
Friday July 10, 2009
If you're interested in learning more about the history of psychology, one of the best places to start is to learn a bit more about the people behind many of ... Read More
Neuron - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday July 6, 2009
Definition: A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. Neurons are similar to other cells in the human body in a number ... Read More
What's the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Wednesday July 1, 2009
One Reader Asks: "I read a lot of articles on psychology websites and I often see the terms 'psychologist' and 'psychiatrist,' but I'm not really clear on what those titles ... Read More