10 Great Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions
Friday December 28, 2012
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people create New Year's Resolutions. The beginning of a ... Read More
A Look Back at Psychology News in 2012
Thursday December 27, 2012
It's difficult to believe that 2012 is nearly over! As the year draws to an end, it is time once again to look back at the year that was. In ... Read More
Sign Up for the Free Psychology 101 E-Course
Wednesday December 26, 2012
Have you ever wanted to learn more about psychology, but weren't quite sure where to begin? Whether you're preparing for a class, supplementing your study or simply interested in the ... Read More
Is It True That People Only Use 10 Percent of Their Brain?
Monday December 24, 2012
The notion that we only use 10 percent of our brain is often repeated among friends, family members, and popular television programs. It's also a myth. The brain is always ... Read More
Neuron - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday December 21, 2012
Definition: A neuron is a type of cell that is designed to communicate information throughout the body. Neurons make up the basic building blocks of the nervous system. Experts estimate ... Read More
A Brief History of IQ Testing
Thursday December 20, 2012
Intelligence has been an important and controversial topic throughout psychology's history. In addition to debates over how to define intelligence, researchers continue to question whether it can be accurately measured. ... Read More
Is Loneliness Contagious?
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Do you ever feel lonely? People often report feeling lonely around the holidays, even in cases when they are surrounded by family and friends. The results of one study suggest ... Read More
Pioneers of Psychology: Anna Freud
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Anna Freud was the youngest of Sigmund Freud's six children. While she began her career influenced by the theories of her father, she was far from living in his ... Read More
Reading, Writing, and Games Can Keep Aging Brains Healthy
Monday December 17, 2012
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago have found that mental activities such as playing games, reading, and writing can help keep the brain ... Read More
Actor Observer Bias - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday December 14, 2012
Definition: People sometimes tend to attribute their own actions to external causes, while blaming other people for their own misfortunes. When something bad happens to us or we make a ... Read More
Pioneers of Psychology: Lev Vygotsky
Thursday December 13, 2012
Lev Vygotsky is considered a seminal thinker in psychology, and much of his work is still being discovered and explored today. While he was a contemporary of Skinner, Pavlov, Freud ... Read More
10 Gift Ideas for Psychology Students
Wednesday December 12, 2012
Are you shopping for the perfect gift for a psychology student? Finding a great Christmas present for the psychology student in your life can be difficult. Check out some educational, ... Read More
Stress Less with These Online Resources
Tuesday December 11, 2012
Are you trying to keep your stress levels in check this holiday season? The American Psychological Association reports that 31 percent of men and 44 percent of women say that ... Read More
What Are the Highest Paying Jobs in Psychology?
Monday December 10, 2012
One report from Time magazine included psychology on its list of the ten lowest-paying majors, but this doesn't mean that you can't earn a decent living in psychology. The truth ... Read More
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday December 7, 2012
Definition: The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, often referred to as the WAIS, is one of the frequently administered psychological tests in use today. First published in the 1950s, the test ... Read More
Are You Ready for Final Exams?
Thursday December 6, 2012
It's finals week for many high school and college students. Are you ready for your final exams? This can be a stressful time for a lot of students and it's ... Read More
Spotlight on Engineering Psychology
Wednesday December 5, 2012
If you like solving real-world problems and finding practical applications for psychological knowledge, then you might be interested in the field known as engineering psychology. This growing area of psychology ... Read More
What To Do If You're Failing Psychology
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Are you failing a psychology class? While you should definitely take the situation seriously, it is important not to panic. There are things that you can do to improve your ... Read More
Need to Find More Time? Try Giving Some Away
Monday December 3, 2012
Do you ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? The next time you're feeling pressed for time, consider offering to help a ... Read More
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