Ponzo Illusion - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday July 30, 2010
Definition: The Ponzo illusion is an optical illusion that was first described in 1913 by an Italian psychologist named Mario Ponzo. He suggested that people judge the size of ... Read More
Managing Student Stress
Tuesday July 27, 2010
Is school, life, work or family stressing you out? While some stress is manageable, allowing it to build can lead to health problems, anxiety, and burnout. Students face a ... Read More
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze?
Monday July 26, 2010
Have you ever wondered why you get "brain freeze" when you eat something cold such as ice cream or a milkshake? That sudden pain in your forehead is known in ... Read More
Self-Esteem - Psychology Definition of the Week
Saturday July 24, 2010
Definition:In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Self-esteem is often seen as a personality trait, which means that ... Read More
How to Get A Good Night's Sleep
Friday July 23, 2010
I've always had a bit of a problem with insomnia, so I was excited when I spotted some great tips and ideas on how to get a better night's sleep ... Read More
Death by Caffeine
Wednesday July 21, 2010
Have you ever wondered if maybe you or a friend is consuming a bit too much caffeine? I happened across this interesting calculator yesterday that estimates how much of your ... Read More
6 Famous Psychology Experiments
Tuesday July 20, 2010
The history of psychology is rich with fascinating studies and experiments that have helped changed the way we think about the human mind and behavior. Some of the most famous ... Read More
Phobias - Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Monday July 19, 2010
When a fear becomes so severe that it disrupts daily life, it is known as a phobia. A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear of an object or situation. ... Read More
Sports Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday July 16, 2010
Definition:Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise and physical activity. Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase ... Read More
Study Suggests Poor Problem-Solving Skills Increase Risk of Bullying
Monday July 12, 2010
According to research published in the American Psychological Association journal School Psychology Quarterly, children who have poor problem-solving skills are more likely to become bullies, victims of bullies or both. ... Read More
Tips for Landing an Academic Job in Psychology
Monday July 5, 2010
Are you interested in one day teaching psychology at the university level or are you currently in the market for an academic teaching position? Academic jobs at colleges and universities ... Read More
Experimental Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday July 2, 2010
Definition:Experimental psychology is an area that utilizes scientific methods to research the mind and behavior. Many of these techniques are also used by other subfields of psychology to conduct research ... Read More