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By Kendra Van Wagner, About.com Guide to Psychology since 2005

5 Study Guides That Will Boost Your Understanding of Psychology

Wednesday April 22, 2009

Do you need a little extra help reviewing psychology and preparing for exams? Now is a great time to review your notes, old exams and other study materials to start preparing for those end-of-term tests. Get started by exploring the following study guides designed to boost your understanding of psychology topics including human development and research methods.

Psychology Study Guides
Explore these study guides to find tip sheets & quizzes.
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1. Psychology of Learning Study Guide

What exactly is learning? Behaviorism is the branch of psychology most strongly associated with this topic, but the subject of learning is the focus of many psychology courses. Brush up on your understanding of learning in this student study guide.

2. Personality Psychology Study Guide

Personality psychology seeks to understand and describe the development of personality. This study guide offers an overview, timeline, theories, important figures and study questions about personality.

3. Psychology Research Methods Study Guide

Psychology researchers study a wide variety of topics, ranging from the development of infants to the behavior of social groups. Psychologists use the scientific method to investigate questions both systematically and empirically. Use this study guide to familiarize yourself with the psychology research process or to brush up on your skills.

4. Developmental Psychology Study Guide

The study of human development encompasses a range of topics, from physical to emotional to social growth. Learn more about some of the major theories of development, important developmental theorists and put your developmental psychology knowledge to the test.

5. Erik Erikson Study Guide

Erik Erikson's stage theory of psychosocial development helped create interest and research on human development through the lifespan. Learn more in this study guide covering Erik Erikson's life and theories.

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