In a 1906 address to the American Psychological Association, Mary Whiton Calkins argued that structuralism and functionalism, the two major schools of thought at the time, were "too often opposed ... Read More

When asked about what they fear, many people list things such as snakes, spiders, lightening, or death as potential sources of terror. When a fear becomes so severe that ... Read More

While traditional theories have often held that personality is relatively stable and fixed throughout life, an article in this week's issue of Newsweek describes new research indicating that personality might ... Read More

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From choosing a major to selecting courses for your next semester, the choices you make now can have a major impact on your academic and career future. Learn more ... Read More

Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. While they are similar to other cells in many ways, neurons are specialized to transmit information throughout the body. ... Read More

Hermann Ebbinghaus once said, “Psychology has a long past, but a short history." While the foundations of psychology are influenced by both philosophy and physiology, the scientific field of ... Read More

While you probably know that cramming is one of the worst ways to study for an exam, the fact is that virtually everyone finds themselves in this situation once in ... Read More

Agoraphobia is defined as a fear of open spaces, but this description can be misleading. Agoraphobics are afraid of the anxiety response that occurs in certain situations, such as ... Read More

Are you interested in a psychology career, but not really sure where to begin? Finding the right career for you depends a lot on your interests, talents, and needs. ... Read More