Have you ever wanted to become more creative? While creativity is sometimes thought of as an inborn trait found in a gifted few, there are a number of steps you ... Read More

We’ve all heard of denial. Chances are good that you’ve claimed that someone was "in denial" at least a few times. Moreover, you’ve probably been in denial about something, whether ... Read More

If you have an interest in child development and education, you might want to consider a career in school psychology. School psychologists work within the educational system to help ... Read More

Psychologist John Bowlby described attachment as a "…lasting psychological connectedness between human beings" that impacts behavior "from the cradle to the grave." Attachment has been the subject of considerable research ... Read More

No one likes to see a graded test covered in red ink, but some new research suggests that seeing the color red before taking an exam can actually hurt test ... Read More

Social learning theorist Albert Bandura is best known for his famous "Bobo doll" experiment and his theory of self-efficacy. The former president of the American Psychological Association began teaching ... Read More

Feeling overwhelmed by assignments, class readings, exam prep and impending deadlines in your psychology courses? Instead of stressing, start looking for some ways to deal with your busy schedule. By ... Read More

Do you think that psychology is just for students, academics and therapists? Then think again. Because psychology is both an applied and a theoretical subject, it can be utilized in ... Read More

Jean Piaget's theory of child cognitive development changed how we think about the intellectual development of children. Test your knowledge of the theory in this quiz on Piaget's stages ... Read More