Archetypes - Psychology Definition of the Week
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Definition: Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed that archetypes are models of people, behaviors or personalities. Jung suggested that the psyche was composed of three components: the ego, the personal unconscious ... Read More
What Is Test Anxiety?
Monday March 22, 2010
Do you get nervous right before a big exam? We all experience anxiety periodically. Some of this anxiety can be tied to specific events such as the first day of ... Read More
Mary Whiton Calkins Biography
Friday March 19, 2010
In honor of Women's History Month, we are exploring the lives, careers and theories of a number of eminent women in psychology. This week's featured biography is a profile of ... Read More
Development - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday March 15, 2010
Definition: Development describes the growth of humans throughout the lifespan, from conception to death. The scientific study of human development seeks to understand and explain how and why people change ... Read More
What Is Psychology?
Friday March 5, 2010
Definition: What exactly is psychology? While it may seem like a very basic question, it is one of the most common questions asked by students new to the study of ... Read More
Finding a Job in Psychology
Monday March 1, 2010
Looking for your first job or finding a new one can be a daunting task at any time, but it can be particularly grueling when you're facing a tight job ... Read More