As one of the most popular topics in psychology, the study of child development and behavior is a subject of interest for parents, educators and psychologists. If you're interested in ... Read More

In one of my first undergraduate psychology courses, my professor required 10 hours of participation in psychology research. Participation opportunities were generally posted outside of the psychology classroom and usually ... Read More

Definition: Cross-sectional research is a type of research method often used in developmental psychology, but also utilized in many other areas including social science, education and other branches of science. ... Read More

Writing a research paper, essay, literature review or other written assignment can be a daunting process. In addition to actually writing the paper, you need to develop a strong topic ... Read More

If you want to know if you'll like a restaurant, vacation or anything else you have never had experience with, try asking someone else who has. According to new ... Read More

Definition: People tend to seek consistency in their beliefs and perceptions. So what happens when one of our beliefs conflicts with another previously held belief? The term cognitive dissonance is ... Read More

This week is brain awareness week! The Dana Foundation offers a great collection of resources, including education and science tools, puzzles, graphs and tips for planning your own Brain Awareness ... Read More

Most introductory courses in psychology will spend some time covering basic research methods. Knowledge of the different types of research studies, basic statistics, and scientific methods are important for a ... Read More

Psychologists, patients and mental health advocates have spent many years battling social stigma associated with seeking out mental health treatment. Unfortunately, such stigma still exists today and can prevent individuals ... Read More

In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be exploring the lives, careers, and theories of a number of eminent women in psychology. This week's feature biography is a profile of ... Read More

Definition: Most notably used by Freud in his psychoanalytic theory, a defense mechanism is a tactic developed by the ego to protect against anxiety. Defense mechanisms are thought to safeguard ... Read More

A member of the psychology forum writes: I have some major problems I am dealing with. I know that something is wrong with me, but I do not know what ... Read More

An interesting new study was brought to my attention by Phylameana lila Desy, About.com's Guide to Healing. She asks what offers the greatest happiness bang for your buck, experiences or ... Read More

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range ... Read More

The growth of early childhood programs has led to an increased emphasis on the development of academic skills, social skills and behavioral skills. But which factor is the best predictor ... Read More