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Kendra's Psychology Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Self-Report Inventory - Psychology Definition of the Week

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Definition: A self-report inventory is a type of psychological test often used in personality assessment. This type of test is often presented in a paper-and-pencil format or may even be ... Read More

Which Psychology Career Is Right for You?

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Are you thinking of pursuing a profession within psychology? If you are considering a career in psychology, it is important to first assess your interests, talents and needs. Psychology is ... Read More

Should You Earn an Online Psychology Degree?

Saturday April 25, 2009
Distance education is accessible an convenient, which has helped make online psychology degrees increasingly popular with both traditional and non-traditional students. Students who live in rural areas and those who ... Read More

5 Study Guides That Will Boost Your Understanding of Psychology

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Do you need a little extra help reviewing psychology and preparing for exams? Now is a great time to review your notes, old exams and other study materials to start ... Read More

Projective Test - Psychology Definition of the Week

Monday April 20, 2009
Definition: In psychology, a projective test is a type of personality test in which the individual offers responses to ambiguous scenes, words or images. This type of test emerged from ... Read More

Word on the Tip of Your Tongue? Study Suggests You're Better Off Looking Up the Answer

Saturday April 18, 2009
Have you ever been asked a question that you know the answer to, but found yourself struggling to think of the correct word? "Oh, I know this," you might say. ... Read More

Tips for Getting Letters of Recommendation

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Are you planning to apply to a graduate program next year? Then it's a good idea to start planning your application early. While every school has different requirements, you ... Read More

Carl Rogers Quotes

Monday April 13, 2009
Carl Rogers, one of the preeminent psychologists of the 20th-century, is best known for creating what is known as client-centered therapy, a nondirective approach that places the client in control ... Read More

Avoidant Personality Disorder - Psychology Definition of the Week

Friday April 10, 2009
Definition: Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by a chronic and pervasive pattern of distorted thought, emotion, behavior and functioning. This type of personality disorder is thought to affect approximately one-percent ... Read More

April Is Stress Awareness Month

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Thanks to Elizabeth Scott, About.com's Guide to Stress Management, I recently learned that April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to assess the sources of stress in ... Read More

How to Write a Title Page

Monday April 6, 2009
Most types of writing in psychology require the inclusion of a title page. The title page is the first page that your instructor and other readers will see, so ... Read More

Understanding the Psychology Research Process

Friday April 3, 2009
One of the most frequent requests I receive is for help planning, designing or researching a psychology study or experiment. Choosing a topic, selecting research methods and figuring out how ... Read More

Attention - Psychology Definition of the Week

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Definition: According to psychologist and philosopher William James, attention "is the taking possession of the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what may seem several simultaneously ... Read More

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