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Wednesday June 30, 2010
Do you have a tough time taking notes and keeping track of sources for your bibliography or reference sections? Students sometimes neglect this portion of the research and writing process ... Read More
What Is the American Psychological Association?
Monday June 28, 2010
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest professional and scientific organization of psychologists in the United States. The APA is based in Washington, DC and has more than 150,000 ... Read More
Which Psychology Courses Should You Take Next Semester?
Friday June 25, 2010
Many college and university students are currently in the process of registering for classes for next semester. If you're majoring in psychology, take some time to consider which classes would ... Read More
Benzodiazepines - Psychology Definition of the Week
Wednesday June 23, 2010
Definition: Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs that act as central nervous system depressants. Because death from from benzodiazepine overdose is relatively uncommon, these are the CNS depressants most ... Read More
Can I Get a Graduate Degree in Psychology If My Undergrad Degree Is in a Different Field?
Monday June 21, 2010
A reader writes: "I graduated from college a few years ago with an undergraduate degree in economics. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about pursuing a career in psychology. Can ... Read More
Do You Enjoy Working In Psychology?
Friday June 18, 2010
Are you a psychologist or do you work in some type of psychology-related field? If so, consider offering some advice to students thinking of entering a psychology profession so that ... Read More
What Is a Conditioned Taste Aversion?
Wednesday June 16, 2010
I once had an acquaintance who told a very vivid story about eating a chicken enchilada while on vacation. Hours after eating the enchilada, she became violently ill. For years ... Read More
Study Suggests Risky Decisions Linked to Cognition, Not Age
Monday June 14, 2010
According to a new study by researchers at Duke University, advanced age does not necessarily predict diminished decision-making. In the study published in the American Psychological Association's journal Psychology and ... Read More
Limbic System - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday June 11, 2010
Definition: The limbic system is a group of structures in the brain associated with emotions and drives. It is made up of four main structures: the amygdala, the hippocampus, regions ... Read More
Sigmund Freud Photobiography
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Sigmund Freud may be one of the best known figures in history, but he is also one of the most controversial. The legacy of his life and work provokes both ... Read More
Does Drinking Coffee Really Make You More Alert?
Monday June 7, 2010
If you're like me, you probably start out your day with a hot cup (or two) of coffee. While we may say that this morning ritual makes us more alert, ... Read More
The Five Dimensions of Personality
Friday June 4, 2010
If I asked you to describe your personality, how would you do it? Chances are strong that you would list a number of different characteristics, such as responsible, organized, calm, ... Read More
Psychology Quizzes
Wednesday June 2, 2010
Do you want to test your knowledge of psychology? Check out our growing collection of academic psychology quizzes covering everything from psychology history to specific theories. You can ... Read More
Unconditional Positive Regard - Psychology Definition of the Week
Tuesday June 1, 2010
Definition: Unconditional positive regard is an important part of the non-directive, client-centered therapy created by humanist psychologist Carl Rogers. According to Rogers, unconditional positive regard involves showing complete support and ... Read More