Quiz - Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
Tuesday October 23, 2012
Erik Erikson explored development throughout life including events of childhood, adulthood and old age. Like Sigmund Freud, Erikson believed that personality develops in a series of stages. Unlike Freud, Erikson's ... Read More
Taking a Statistics Class? Don't Panic!
Monday October 22, 2012
If you are a psychology major, then there is a high probability that you will also have to take at least one class in behavioral statistics. Why? Statistics play an ... Read More
Afterimages - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday October 19, 2012
Definition: An afterimage is a type of visual illusion in which an image continues to appear for a brief period of time even though it is no longer present in ... Read More
How to Cram for a Psychology Exam
Thursday October 18, 2012
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 ... Read More
Sad or Angry? Depressed People Struggle to Tell the Difference
Wednesday October 17, 2012
A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan suggests that people suffering from depression have a difficult time distinguishing between negative emotions such as anger, guilt, and sadness. ... Read More
Have You Ever Considered Becoming a Psychiatrist?
Tuesday October 16, 2012
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
October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Monday October 15, 2012
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
CBT - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday October 12, 2012
Definition: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a technique that can be used to help people better understand the thoughts and feelings that lead to potentially problematic behaviors. CBT has a ... Read More
Have You Considered a Career In School Psychology?
Thursday October 11, 2012
Finding the right career involves carefully considering your needs, interests and personality traits. Since psychology is such a broad and varied subject, there are literally hundreds of different career options ... Read More
Let's Get Creative!
Wednesday October 10, 2012
Have you ever wanted to become more creative? While creativity is sometimes thought of as an inborn train found in a gifted few, there are a number of steps you ... Read More
The Learning Benefits of Testing
Tuesday October 9, 2012
We've talked before about how being tested on information can actually help you remember it better. Several new studies reinforce this idea, suggesting that testing can be useful for students ... Read More
Reader Question: What Classes Do I Need If I Want to Major In Psychology?
Monday October 8, 2012
Danica writes: "I'm in the 11th-grade and I have recently developed an interest in psychology. I've been doing a little research online, but I'm still confused about what kind of ... Read More
Superego - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday October 5, 2012
Definition: There are three basic components in Sigmund Freud's theory of personality: the id, the ego, and the superego. While the id is made up of unconscious urges and the ... Read More
Could You Break the Technology Habit?
Thursday October 4, 2012
How long could you go without texting? A day? A week? In an experiment performed by researcher Sergey Golitsynskiy and his colleagues, students who were asked to go without their ... Read More
Poll: How Many Hours a Week Do You Study for Your Psychology Classes?
Wednesday October 3, 2012
Most colleges and universities advise 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
Becoming a Morning Person Might Be Better for Your Health and Happiness
Tuesday October 2, 2012
Feel like hitting the snooze button? According to some new research, ignoring that urge and getting up earlier instead might actually help you to become happier, healthier, and more productive. ... Read More
How Long Does it Take to Get a Doctorate Degree in Psychology?
Monday October 1, 2012
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
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