Abnormal Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week
Friday February 29, 2008
Definition: A segment of psychology that deals with psychopathology and abnormal behavior...
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Child Development Theories
Thursday February 28, 2008
Psychologists have proposed a number of different theories to explain the intellectual, emotional and social development of children. The effect of these theories can be seen in education, parenting, ... Read More
This Week in Psychology History: February 24-March 1
Monday February 25, 2008
Some notable events that occurred during this week in psychology history:
February 24 - In 1913, John B. Watson delivered his lecture, Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It, at a meeting ... Read More
Early Schools of Thought In Psychology - Structuralism and Functionalism
Saturday February 23, 2008
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
APA Format
Thursday February 21, 2008
If you ever need to write a psychology paper, you will need to know a little bit about writing in APA format. APA format is the official style used ... Read More
Developmental Psychology Study Guide
Monday February 18, 2008
Developmental psychologists study human growth throughout the lifespan, from conception to death. The scientific study of human development seeks to understand and explain how and why people change throughout life. ... Read More
Finding Ideas for Psychology Papers
Saturday February 16, 2008
Do you have a psychology term paper to write and no idea where to begin? Whether your paper is due soon or at the end of term, it's a good ... Read More
Quiz - What's Your Romantic Attachment Style?
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Attachment is a special emotional relationship that involves an exchange of comfort, care, and pleasure. Researcher John Bowlby described attachment as an emotional bond that impacts behavior "from the ... Read More
Rubin's Scales of Liking and Loving
Monday February 11, 2008
Social psychologist Zick Rubin proposed that romantic love is composed of three elements: attachment, caring, and intimacy. Based upon this view, Rubin devised two scales to measure these variables. ... Read More
John B. Watson Biography
Saturday February 9, 2008
John B. Watson is often referred to as the "father of behaviorism." His view that psychology was the science of observable behaviors had a strong influence, and the behavioral perspective ... Read More
Specialty Areas in Psychology
Wednesday February 6, 2008
Psychology is a diverse field with a wide range of career options for graduates. Many work in private practice as clinical psychologists, while others are employed in business or ... Read More
Harry Harlow and the Nature of Love
Friday February 1, 2008
While parental demonstrations of affection are often taken for granted today, there was was a time during the early twentieth century when experts warned parents about the dangers of holding ... Read More

