A Guide to APA Format
Wednesday September 29, 2010
For many students, preparing your psychology papers in proper APA format can be one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of writing a paper. If you've never worked with ... Read More
Overhaul Your Psychology Study Habits With These Tips
Tuesday September 28, 2010
If you're a student, you've probably gotten a lot of advice in the past about what you can do to improve your study habits and increase your learning. Some of ... Read More
Famous People With a Degree in Psychology
Monday September 27, 2010
What do Natalie Portman, Hugh Hefner and Ted Bundy all have in common? No, this isn't the set up for a bad joke. What these three famous (or infamous) individuals ... Read More
Autocratic Leadership - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday September 24, 2010
Definition: Autocratic leadership, also known as authoritarian leadership, is a leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members. Autocratic leaders typically make choices ... Read More
Finding Psychology Scholarships
Wednesday September 22, 2010
The rising costs of college have made paying for a college education difficult for many students. In order to pay for tuition, books, and other expenses, students need to thoroughly ... Read More
Why Are You Majoring in Psychology?
Tuesday September 21, 2010
Are you majoring in psychology or are you planning to once you get into college? What is it about the subject that appeals to you so much? For many students, ... Read More
Quiz - Should You Become a Forensic Psychologist?
Monday September 20, 2010
With many depictions 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 and ... Read More
Fight-or-Flight Response - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday September 17, 2010
Definition: The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically. ... Read More
How to Write an Abstract
Thursday September 16, 2010
Psychology papers such as lab reports and APA-format articles often require an abstract. Think of an abstract as a one-paragraph summary of your paper. The abstract should include ... Read More
Have You Considered Becoming a Developmental Psychologist?
Wednesday September 15, 2010
Developmental psychologists study growth and development that occurs throughout the entire lifespan. This includes not only physical development, but also cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth. Developmental psychologists often ... Read More
A Virtual Neuron
Tuesday September 14, 2010
Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. The Children's Hospital Boston features an excellent tutorial that allows users to explore a virtual neuron and looks at the structure ... Read More
What Is the Difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology?
Monday September 13, 2010
Reader Question: My University offers both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology. What is the difference between these two degrees? Is one ... Read More
Sign Up for the Free Psychology Newsletter
Thursday September 9, 2010
Have you signed up for my free psychology newsletter yet? This weekly newsletter showcases the news, site updates, features, reader polls and discussions from the black-rose-bielefeld.de Psychology site. After signing ... Read More
William James Quotes
Wednesday September 8, 2010
Psychologist and philosopher William James is often referred to as the father of American psychology. While his landmark psychology textbook was nearly epic in proportions, James was known at ... Read More
Tips for Reading Psychology Journal Articles
Tuesday September 7, 2010
Do psychology journal articles seem confusing, difficult and complex? Following a few simple strategies can help make the process much more effective. If you are studying psychology in high school ... Read More
10 Ways to Use Psychology In Everyday Life
Monday September 6, 2010
Have you ever wondered why you should learn more about psychology? Whether you're taking an introductory course to fulfill a general education requirement or you're a psychology major thinking of ... Read More
Self-Report Inventory - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday September 3, 2010
Definition: A self-report inventory is a type of psychological test often used in personality assessment. This type of test is often presented in a paper-and-pencil format or may even be ... Read More
How to Write a Psychology Lab Report
Wednesday September 1, 2010
Lab reports are often required for psychology courses, especially those in applied or experimental psychology. The purpose of a lab report is to clearly and concisely describe an ... Read More