Carl Rogers was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. In addition to contributing to the development of humanistic psychology, his work had a dramatic influence ... Read More

With many people starting a new semester of school this week, now is a good time to review some basic psychology writing skills. Many types of psychology papers follow a ... Read More

Where do you begin looking for your first post-college job? Job titles such as psychologist or counselor are reserved for those with a graduate degree in psychology or counseling. ... Read More

From self-help books to popular television shows, you've probably at least heard of right brain vs. left brain dominance. According to this theory, each side of the brain controls different ... Read More

The Psychology Dictionary has been revised and updated with new terms. The glossary now includes more than 100 psychology terms and definitions. Be sure to check back regularly for ... Read More

If you have an interest in cognitive science, you might want to check out this profile of careers in cognitive psychology. While many cognitive psychologists work at colleges and ... Read More

Are you ready for a new semester of school? Whether you're a new student or a returning student, developing an academic success plan can pay off in a big way. ... Read More

A study that appeared in the July 2002 issue of the Review of General Psychology created a ranking of the 99 most influential psychologists. The rankings were based mostly ... Read More

According to psychologist Henry Murray (1893-1988), personality is organized based upon a number of needs, motives and environmental forces. Among the needs identified by Murray are those for achievement, ... Read More

Mental health providers can hold a number of job titles, each requiring a different amount of education and training. Psychiatrists hold medical degrees, while psychologists hold a doctorate degree. ... Read More

When psychology was first established as a science separate from biology and philosophy, the debate over how to describe and explain the human mind and behavior began. The first ... Read More

The New York Times has an interesting article this week about how priming can alter judgements and decision-making. "New studies have found that people tidy up more thoroughly when there’s a ... Read More