Personality Psychology Quiz
Saturday October 30, 2010
If you're taking a class on personality psychology this semester, now is the time to start preparing for final exams. Test your knowledge by taking our latest quiz on ... Read More
Philip Zimbardo Biography
Friday October 29, 2010
Philip Zimbardo is an American psychologist perhaps best known for his famous Stanford Prison Experiment. Many psychology students might recognize Zimbardo as the author of several introductory psychology texts often ... Read More
A List of Phobias
Thursday October 28, 2010
This list of phobias offers a glimpse of the many types of phobias that have been named by psychologists and doctors. As you can tell from looking at this ... Read More
Poll: How Many Hours a Week Do You Study for Your Psychology Classes?
Wednesday October 27, 2010
Most colleges and universities tell students that they should plan to spend two to three hours studying outside of class for every credit unit they are taking each semester. So ... Read More
Autonomic Nervous System - Psychology Definition of the Week
Tuesday October 26, 2010
The autonomic system is the part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary body functions, such as blood flow, heartbeat, digestion and breathing. This system is further divided ... Read More
How to Cram for a Psychology Exam
Monday October 25, 2010
For most students, October doesn't just mean watching the leaves change colors and picking out Halloween decorations, it also means preparing for mid-term exams. You have probably been told hundreds of ... Read More
October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Saturday October 23, 2010
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. October has been designated "Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month" by the Emotional Intelligence Institute. To commemorate this event, let's ... Read More
Reader Response: How I Become More Creative
Friday October 22, 2010
Several weeks ago, I asked readers to share some of their tips and ideas for becoming more creative. Photo by Jacob Wackerhausen / iStockPhoto I've gotten a lot of excellent responses, including ... Read More
5 Study Guides That Will Boost Your Understanding of Psychology
Thursday October 21, 2010
Do you need a little extra help reviewing psychology and preparing for exams? Now is a great time to review your notes, old exams and other study materials to start ... Read More
How to Write an APA Paper
Wednesday October 20, 2010
Writing a research paper can be a daunting process, but the added pressure of having to write that paper in APA format can be even more intimidating. While writing an ... Read More
Poll: Do Dreams Influence Your Daily Life?
Tuesday October 19, 2010
Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud believed that dreams provided insight into the unconscious mind; that dreams carried meaning and that the interpretation of these dreams could reveal hidden desires and wishes. While ... Read More
October Is Bullying Prevention Month
Monday October 18, 2010
Bullying has long been a problem in schools and recent news reports have placed this problem back in the spotlight. October is Bullying Prevention Month, so now is a great ... Read More
Laissez-Faire Leadership - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday October 15, 2010
Definition:Laissez-faire leadership, also known as delegative leadership, is a type of leadership style in which leaders are hands-off and allow group members to make the decisions. Researchers have found that ... Read More
Reader Response: Why I'm Majoring In Psychology
Thursday October 14, 2010
A few weeks ago, I asked readers to share the reasons why they are majoring in psychology, and I've gotten some great responses so far! Photo by Jacob Wackerhausen / iStockPhoto A ... Read More
Have You Ever Considered Becoming a Psychiatrist?
Wednesday October 13, 2010
If you have an interested in both medicine and psychology, becoming a psychiatrist might be an excellent career choice for you. A psychiatrist is a physician specialized in the diagnosis ... Read More
Poll: What's Your Favorite Area of Psychology?
Tuesday October 12, 2010
Psychology is a remarkably diverse subject and a number of different branches have emerged in the study of the brain, mind and behavior. Whether you're interested in learning about child ... Read More
Things You Should Do Before Taking a Psychology Test
Monday October 11, 2010
For those of you taking mid-term psychology exams, you should definitely start thinking about some of the important things you should do before a big test. Obviously, having good study ... Read More
How Long Does it Take to Get a Ph.D. in Psychology?
Friday October 8, 2010
A doctorate-level degree in psychology is required in order to work in a number of fields, including as a licensed clinical psychologist or counseling psychologist. A doctorate degree is also ... Read More
Share Your Psychology Lesson Plan Ideas
Thursday October 7, 2010
Are you a psychology or social studies teacher? Do you have a great lesson plan idea to help students learn about a particular psychological concept? Share your ideas with other ... Read More
Understanding the Psychology Research Process
Wednesday October 6, 2010
One of the most frequent requests I receive is for help planning, designing or researching a psychology study or experiment. Choosing a topic, selecting research methods and figuring out how ... Read More
Ten Facts About Freud
Tuesday October 5, 2010
Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is one of the most famous figures in the history of psychology, but many students know little about his life beyond the fact that he was the ... Read More
Courses You Should Take Before Applying to Graduate School
Monday October 4, 2010
If you are planning to apply to a psychology graduate program after earning your undergrad degree, now is the time to start preparing for the application process. In addition to ... Read More
Democratic Leadership - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday October 1, 2010
Definition: Democratic leadership, also known as participative leadership, is a type of leadership style in which members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process. Researchers ... Read More