The Words of Jean Piaget
Monday April 29, 2021
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who is well-known for his famous theory of cognitive development. His work helped transform the study of child development and contributed greatly to our ... Read More
Reciprocal Determinism - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 26, 2021
Definition: According to psychologist Albert Bandura, it is the interaction between three important forces that produces personality. These three components are the individual, the environment, and the behavior itself. Bandura ... Read More
Pioneers of Psychology: Raymond Cattell
Wednesday April 24, 2021
Raymond Cattell was an American psychologist whose work influenced psychology in a number of different ways. Not only did he introduce the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence, he is ... Read More
Need Helping Picking a Psychology Graduate Program? Here are a Few Tips
Monday April 22, 2021
One of the most frequent requests I receive is for assistance choosing a psychology graduate program. Which program is right for me based on my interests and goals? Can you ... Read More
Compliance - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 19, 2021
Definition: In psychology, compliance refers to changing your behavior under the direction or request of someone else. Essentially, you do something because someone asks you to. It differs from obedience ... Read More
10 Things You Didn't Know About Personality
Wednesday April 17, 2021
Personality is one of the most popular topics within psychology. The field of personality psychology is rich with fascinating facts about the traits and characteristics that make us who we ... Read More
A Closer Look at Phrenology
Tuesday April 16, 2021
Could a bump on the back of your head offer a clue to your inner personality? This idea was a central theme in the discipline known as phrenology, which involved ... Read More
Getting In the Zone: How Do You Create Flow?
Monday April 15, 2021
The other day I was working on an art project and was surprised when my husband came into the office and asked if I was going to make dinner or ... Read More
Counseling Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 12, 2021
Definition: Counseling psychology is one of the largest subfields in psychology. It is centered on offering therapy and aiding clients who suffer from mental illness and psychological distress. According to ... Read More
What You Need to Know About Earning a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Wednesday April 10, 2021
Earning a bachelor's degree in psychology can be a great way to learn more about the human mind and behavior. The degree can also prepare you for further graduate study ... Read More
Are You a Morning Lark or Night Owl?
Monday April 8, 2021
While I am definitely more of a night owl, I've always aspired to become a morning person. I just seem to get more done in a day if I get ... Read More
Fully Functioning Person - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday April 5, 2021
Definition: According to influential humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers, a fully functioning person represents the ideal personality. These individuals tend to live in the moment and are fully open to the ... Read More
Are You Self-Actualized?
Wednesday April 3, 2021
At the peak of Abraham Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs is self-actualization, which is described as a desire for self-fulfillment and reaching maximum potential. According to some estimates, less that ... Read More
Does a Cluttered Desk Equal a Cluttered Mind?
Monday April 1, 2021
As I was cleaning and organizing my messy desk in my home office the other day, I started to wonder what the state of our desks might say about the ... Read More
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