Reader Question About Clinical and School Psychology
Thursday July 30, 2009
One reader asks: "What is the difference between clinical and school psychologists? What are their duties in general, compared to school psychologist, and what do school psychologists do that is ... Read More
Five Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Next Semester
Tuesday July 28, 2009
If you've walked into a store or picked up an ad circular lately, you've probably noticed that "back-to-school" preparations are in full swing. Whether you have been dreading the end ... Read More
Hindsight Bias - Psychology Definition of the Week
Saturday July 25, 2009
Definition: The term hindsight bias refers to the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they really are. After an event, people often believe that they knew ... Read More
Ten of the Fastest-Growing Psychology Careers
Wednesday July 22, 2009
So you've decided to major in psychology, but what exactly do you plan to do after you graduate? Due to the economic downturn, competition for many jobs has increased dramatically. ... Read More
Psychology Experiment Ideas
Monday July 20, 2009
Do you need to design an experiment for a psychology assigment? Coming up with a good topic and experiment idea is often the most daunting part of the process, but ... Read More
Right Brain vs. Left Brain
Friday July 17, 2009
From self-help books to popular television shows, you've probably at least heard of right brain vs. left brain dominance. According to this theory, each side of the brain controls different ... Read More
Assimilation - Psychology Definition of the Week
Wednesday July 15, 2009
Definition: A term referring to another part of the adaptation process initially proposed by Jean Piaget. Through assimilation, we take in new information or experiences and incorporate them into our ... Read More
Normal Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder?
Monday July 13, 2009
We all experience anxiety periodically. Some of this anxiety can be tied to specific events such as the first day of school, giving a speech or going on a first ... Read More
Learn More About Famous Thinkers in Psychology
Friday July 10, 2009
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
Finding a Job in Psychology
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Looking for your first job or finding a new one can be a daunting task at any time, but it can be particularly grueling when you're facing a tight job ... Read More
Neuron - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday July 6, 2009
Definition: A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system. Neurons are similar to other cells in the human body in a number ... Read More
Can I Get a Graduate Degree in Psychology If My Undergrad Degree Is in a Different Field?
Friday July 3, 2009
A reader writes: "I graduated from college a few years ago with an undergraduate degree in economics. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about pursuing a career in psychology. Can ... Read More
What's the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Wednesday July 1, 2009
One Reader Asks: "I read a lot of articles on psychology websites and I often see the terms 'psychologist' and 'psychiatrist,' but I'm not really clear on what those titles ... Read More