New Study Suggests Walking Improves Brain Function
Tuesday August 31, 2010
Here's one more reason to avoid being a couch potato - a new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has found that walking at a moderate pace for 40 ... Read More
Have You Considered a Career in Clinical Psychology?
Monday August 30, 2010
Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders. Most clinical psychologists have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, although opportunities also exist for those ... Read More
Behaviorism - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday August 27, 2010
Definition: Behavioral psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. ... Read More
20 Tips for Boosting Creativity
Thursday August 26, 2010
Have you ever wanted to become more creative? While creativity is sometimes thought of as an inborn trait found in a gifted few, there are a number of steps you ... Read More
How to Conduct a Psychology Experiment
Wednesday August 25, 2010
Conducting your first psychology experiment can be a daunting task. Learn more about ten of the steps you should follow in order to successfully complete a psychology experiment. More About Psychology ... Read More
Classes You Should Take In High School If You Want to Major in Psychology
Tuesday August 24, 2010
Are you a high school student? Are you planning to study psychology when you get to college? If so, then you should be choosing classes now that will help you ... Read More
Tips to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication Skills
Monday August 23, 2010
Does crossing your arms indicate that you're feeling defensive? Do shifty eyes mean that someone is telling a lie? The things we communicate without words can carry as much meaning ... Read More
Ego - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday August 20, 2010
Definition: According to Freud, the ego is the part of personality that mediates the demands of the id, the superego and reality. The ego prevents us from acting on our ... Read More
Cross Cultural Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday August 13, 2010
Definition: Cross-cultural psychology is a branch of psychology that looks at how cultural factors influence human behavior. The International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) was established in 1972, and ... Read More
Study Links Heart to Brain Aging
Thursday August 12, 2010
Here's one more great reason to keep your heart healthy - researchers have found that brains appear older in people whose hearts pumped less blood. According to the new study ... Read More
Are You a Transformational Leader?
Wednesday August 11, 2010
Have you ever been in a group situation where someone took control by conveying a clear vision of the group's goals, a marked passion for the work and an ability ... Read More
Jean Piaget - Psychologist of the Week
Monday August 9, 2010
On this day in 1896, psychologist Jean Piaget was born in Switzerland. Jean Piaget's work had a profound influence on psychology, especially our understanding the intellectual development of children. His ... Read More
Reader Question - What Training Is Required to Become an Online Therapist?
Monday August 9, 2010
Daniela writes: I'm curious about what steps are needed to become an online therapist/counselor. I assume that there's a degree involved, but some websites are telling me that's not the ... Read More
Five Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Next Semester
Friday August 6, 2010
If you've walked into a store or picked up an ad circular lately, you've probably noticed that back to school preparations are in full swing. Whether you have been dreading ... Read More
Edward Thorndike - Psychologist of the Week
Wednesday August 4, 2010
Edward Thorndike is our featured psychologist of the week. Through his work and theories, became strongly associated with the American school of thought known as functionalism. Other prominent functionalist thinkers ... Read More
Before You Sign Up for a Psychology Class
Tuesday August 3, 2010
Are you getting ready to sign up for psychology courses for the fall semester? While your choices might be limited by the selection of courses offered at your college or ... Read More
What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
Monday August 2, 2010
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of ... Read More