Study Suggests That Smokers Are More Likely to Gain Weight
Friday April 30, 2010
It has long been a popular myth that smoking can help you lose or maintain weight. A new study from researchers at the University of Navarra suggests that smokers are ... Read More
What Kind of Leader Are You?
Monday April 26, 2010
There are a number of different theories to explain how people become leaders.Photo courtesy Sanja Gjenero What qualities and characteristics make a great leader? According to one study, conscientiousness, intelligence and ... Read More
Counseling Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 23, 2010
Definition: Counseling psychology focuses on providing therapeutic treatments to clients experiencing a wide variety of symptoms. It is also one of the largest specialty areas within psychology. The Society of Counseling ... Read More
History of Forensic Psychology
Monday April 19, 2010
With numerous portrayals in books, movies and television programs, interest in forensic psychology has grown significantly in recent years. Increasing numbers of graduate programs offer dual degrees in psychology ... Read More
Serotonin - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday April 12, 2010
Definition: Serotonin is a type of neurotransmitter that is found mainly in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Much of the serotonin is located in the GI ... Read More
Using the Internet for Research
Monday April 5, 2010
The Internet is a great tool for finding primary sources for research papers, essays, and other class projects. The key to locating relevant references is to know how to search for ... Read More
Cross-Sectional Research - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 2, 2010
Definition: Cross-sectional research is a type of research method often used in developmental psychology, but also utilized in many other areas including social science, education and other branches of science. ... Read More