What You Need to Know About the GRE Psychology Test
Tuesday November 30, 2010
If you're getting ready to take the GRE, then you should check out some of the online resources available to help you study and perform your best. While many students ... Read More
How to Prepare for the End of the Semester
Friday November 26, 2010
Have you ever felt yourself getting bored, tired or just plain frustrated with your classes as you get closer and closer to the end of the year? As you enter ... Read More
Nearly Twenty Percent of Americans Experienced Mental Illness in 2009
Tuesday November 23, 2010
According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 45 million U.S. adults (nearly 20 percent of the population) had some type ... Read More
What Is Test Anxiety?
Sunday November 21, 2010
Do you get nervous right before a big exam? We all experience anxiety periodically. Some of this anxiety can be tied to specific events such as the first day of ... Read More
Persuasion - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday November 19, 2010
Definition: When you think about persuasion, what comes to mind? Some people might think of advertising messages that urge viewers to buy a particular product, while others might think of ... Read More
Summary Chart of the Stages of Psychosocial Development
Thursday November 18, 2010
Theories of psychosocial development stress the importance of social relationships in the development of personality. Erik Erikson's well-known stage theory of psychosocial development helped generate interest and inspire research on ... Read More
Albert Bandura Quotes
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Social learning theorist Albert Bandura is best known for his famous "Bobo doll" experiment and his theory of self-efficacy. The former president of the American Psychological Association began teaching ... Read More
Interpreting Dreams: Repeated Dream About Water
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Dreams frequently feature common characteristics, such as finding yourself naked in public, being chased by an attacker, traveling through time and space and experiencing strange sensations. I recently asked ... Read More
APA Report on Stress In America
Monday November 15, 2010
The American Psychological Association (APA) recently released their annual report from their Stress in America survey. The survey is designed to measure perceptions and attitudes about stress. It also looks ... Read More
Choosing a Distance Program in Psychology
Saturday November 13, 2010
Reader Question: I would very much like to pursue a degree in psychology, but there are no colleges within driving distance of my rural community. I've visited many sites online that ... Read More
Panic Disorder - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday November 12, 2010
Definition: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) describes panic disorder as "an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include ... Read More
Great Reasons to Study Human Anatomy and Physiology
Thursday November 11, 2010
If you are a psychology major, chances are that human anatomy is one of your required general education courses. As a psychology student, it is essential to understand the biological ... Read More
Share Your Story About Living With a Phobia
Wednesday November 10, 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
Sleep: Are You Getting Enough?
Tuesday November 9, 2010
Sleep is something we know we need, yet few of us get the amount we require. Today, let's delve a bit deeper into the subject of sleep - why we ... Read More
How to Write a Psychology Critique Paper
Monday November 8, 2010
Reader Question "I have to write a critique on research, but I have only taken an Intro to Psychology class and have never written a critique before. Can you please ... Read More
Who Founded the First Psychology Lab?
Saturday November 6, 2010
Psychology has its earliest roots in philosophy and physiology. According to most psychology history books, it was the establishment of the very first psychology lab that officially marked psychology's beginnings ... Read More
Hierarchy of Needs - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday November 5, 2010
Definition: The hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation proposed by psychologist Abraham Maslow. His well known theory focuses on the importance of personal growth and self-actualization. First proposed in ... Read More
How to Find Your Dream Job in Psychology
Thursday November 4, 2010
Are you ready to jump into your dream job in the field of psychology? Whether you are just starting out in school or thinking about a career change, it is ... Read More
How to Cite an Online Article With No Date
Wednesday November 3, 2010
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from readers is for information on the publication dates of various articles on the website. While I'm always happy to answer ... Read More
Planning Ahead for Psychology Graduate School
Tuesday November 2, 2010
If you're going to attend graduate school, it is always a good idea to develop a timeline to help prepare for the application process. black-rose-bielefeld.de's Guide to Graduate School, ... Read More