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Kendra's Psychology Blog July 2008 Archive

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

Types of Nonverbal Communication

Thursday July 31, 2008
Does crossing your arms indicate that you're feeling defensive? Are shifty eyes the mark of a liar? There has been a significant amount of research on nonverbal communication and behavior, ... Read More

Learn More About Famous Thinkers in Psychology

Tuesday July 29, 2008
If you're interested in learning more about the history of psychology, one of the best places to start is to learn a bit more about the people behind many of ... Read More

Problems With Sleep Deprivation - From the Psychology Forums

Saturday July 26, 2008
infinitecuriosity writes: "I have a problem. I seem to have trouble getting myself to bed on time, and end up staying up far to late and having to get up ... Read More

Pop Quiz! - Identify These Defense Mechanisms

Friday July 18, 2008
In Freud's theory of personality, defense mechanisms are coping techniques used to protect the ego from anxiety. Anna Freud described ten of the major defense mechanisms, including projection, denial, repression ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday - Freud's Family

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Amalia Freud, Sigmund Freud's Mother

6 Psychology Careers You Should Consider

Monday July 14, 2008
If you've ever thought about a career in a psychology-related field, then you've probably realized that there are a LOT of different career options within psychology. Of course, each area ... Read More

From the Forum: Megalophopia - Fear of Large Objects

Friday July 11, 2008
Rain Blanken writes: "I was wondering how common the fear of large objects is. I am a pretty fearless person in most regards, but anytime I get near something like ... Read More

Erik Erikson Biography

Monday July 7, 2008
Erik Erikson is one of the best-known thinkers in psychology.Public domain image Erik Erikson's well-known stage theory of psychosocial development helped generate interest and inspire research on human development through the ... Read More

Behavior Analysis - Psychology Definition of the Week

Friday July 4, 2008
Definition: Behavior analysis is a school of psychology based upon the foundations and principles of behaviorism. According to division of the of the American Psychological Association (APA) devoted to this ... Read More

Courses You Should Take Before Applying to Graduate School

Wednesday July 2, 2008
If you are planning to apply to a psychology graduate program after earning your undergrad degree, now is the time to start preparing for the application process. In addition to ... Read More

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