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Kendra's Psychology Blog February 2008 Archive

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

Abnormal Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week

Friday February 29, 2008
Definition: A segment of psychology that deals with psychopathology and abnormal behavior... Read More: Abnormal Psychology Definition Image courtesy Piotr Bizior

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

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