March In Review
Friday March 30, 2012
Spring is in full swing in my part of the world and the nice weather has certainly gone a long way towards brightening my mood. My younger brother is a ... Read More
Resilience: Coping With Crisis
Thursday March 29, 2012
Dealing with change or loss is an inevitable part of life. At some point, everyone experiences setbacks of varying degrees. Some of these challenges might be relatively minor (not getting ... Read More
Understanding Theories of Intelligence
Wednesday March 28, 2012
While there are several different theories of intelligence, psychologists do not agree on a universal definition of intelligence or on exactly which qualities it encompasses. Is intelligence a single ... Read More
A Closer Look at Positive Psychology
Tuesday March 27, 2012
Positive psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology that has drawn increased attention in recent years. What exactly is positive psychology? This area started to emerge during the 1950s ... Read More
Get Inspired With These Great Psychology Quotes
Monday March 26, 2012
Interested in reading more quotes by psychologists? The above quote is part of a new collection of visual psychology quotes. Be sure to check out the series for more ... Read More
ENFP - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday March 23, 2012
Definition: Do people often describe you as warm, enthusiastic, and creative? Then you might just be an ENFP, one of the 16 different personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type ... Read More
Understanding the Psychology of Flow
Thursday March 22, 2012
Have you ever gotten so focused on an activity that you lost track of time passing? Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls this experience flow, a state of complete immersion in an ... Read More
Study Looks at How Chronic Stress Impairs Memory
Wednesday March 21, 2012
Have you ever found yourself forgetting things (such as where you left your keys or where you parked your car) when you are under a great deal of stress? When ... Read More
What Can You Do With a Master's Degree in Psychology?
Tuesday March 20, 2012
One reader writes: "I am a recent graduate from the University of Phoenix. I have recently started looking for work as of June 2010. My degree title is Master of ... Read More
Get the Latest Psychology Updates on Facebook or Twitter
Monday March 19, 2012
If you have a profile on Facebook, you can follow the black-rose-bielefeld.de Psychology page to get all of the latest news stories and updates. You can also follow me on ... Read More
Gestalt Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday March 16, 2012
Definition: Gestalt psychology is a school of thought that involves looking at things as a unified whole. Influenced by the work of individuals such as Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Köhler, and ... Read More
How to Write an APA Paper
Thursday March 15, 2012
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
Scientists Seek Source of Creativity
Wednesday March 14, 2012
Have you ever taken a right brain / left brain test? According to the idea of brain function lateralization, the right side of the brain is associated with creative endeavors ... Read More
Mary Whiton Calkins Biography
Tuesday March 13, 2012
In honor of Women's History Month, we are exploring the lives, careers and theories of a number of eminent women in psychology. This week's featured biography is a profile of ... Read More
Psychology Ranks As One of the Most Popular Online Degrees
Monday March 12, 2012
According to Boston-based research firm Eduventures, psychology ranked as the eighth most popular online bachelor's degrees in the year 2009. A 2011 study by eLearners.com found that the bachelor's in ... Read More
Psychosexual Development - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday March 9, 2012
Definition: Psychosexual development was a theory put forth by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud suggesting that personality develops through a series of stages. At each stage, Freud believed that the pleasure-seeking ... Read More
Last-Minute Study Tips
Thursday March 8, 2012
One Reader Writes: "I know it's not the ideal way to study, but I've found myself in a situation where I really need some last-minute study tips. Do you have ... Read More
Could Getting a Degree Improve Your Health?
Wednesday March 7, 2012
Are you thinking of going back to school to earn a degree? Perhaps in part due the economic downturn, more and more non-traditional students (those age 25 and older) are ... Read More
Participate in Psychology Research
Tuesday March 6, 2012
Are you interested in taking part in a psychology study? Then be sure to check out our Request for Research Participants forum where there are plenty of great opportunities to ... Read More
Study Suggests Stress Can Impact Decisions
Monday March 5, 2012
Researchers have found that stress can affect how you make decisions. The study, published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, involved placing participants under stress by having them place a ... Read More
Transactional Leadership - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday March 2, 2012
Transactional leadership, sometimes referred to as managerial leadership, focuses on the interactions between leaders and followers. Transactional leaders utilize rewards and punishments to motivate their followers. While it has limitations, ... Read More
How Does Color Make You Feel?
Thursday March 1, 2012
Do you feel anxious in a red room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect ... Read More