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- Psychology Career FAQ - Commonly Asked Questions About Careers in Ps…Created: 2009-11-19 @ 17:15:32 EST Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 17:24:45 EST
Are you looking for answers to your questions about psychology careers? Then this is the place for you. Check out our list to find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about careers… - Disadvantages of Being a Psychologist - What's the Worst Part About …Created: 2009-11-19 @ 16:34:55 EST Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:42:05 EST
While working as a psychologist can be an extremely rewarding and satisfying career choice, there are some potential disadvantages that all psychology students should consider. Learn more about som… - Advantages of Being a Psychologist - What's the Best Part About Bein…Created: 2009-11-19 @ 16:20:13 EST Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:25:27 EST
One question that many psychology students may ask themselves is whether or not they will enjoy a career as a psychologist. Learn more about some of the many advantages of being a psychologist… - How Long Does It Take to Become a Psychologist - Years of School to …Created: 2009-11-17 @ 13:49:11 EST Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 18:52:47 EST
How many years do you need to go to school to become a psychologist? Learn about different degree options and requirements for various careers in psychology… - Psychology Tests - How to Study for a Psychology Test…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 14:24:04 EST Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 14:27:21 EST
While there are no sure-fire shortcuts when studying for a psychology test, there are things that you can do to get the most out of your study time. By following these relatively simple strategies,… - List of Psychological Disorders - A List of Psychological Disorders…Created: 2009-11-12 @ 17:43:25 EST
This list of psychological disorders describes different categories of mental disorders and offers examples of each type of psychological disorder. Learn more about the different types of mental di… - Little Albert - The Little Albert ExperimentCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 17:45:36 EST Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 18:09:14 EST
The Little Albert experiment was a famous psychology experiment conducted by behaviorist John B. Watson and graduate student Rosalie Raynor. Learn more about the Little Albert experiment and discov… - Survey - What Is a SurveyCreated: 2009-11-09 @ 14:12:24 EST Updated: 2009-11-09 @ 14:36:16 EST
A survey is a data collection tool used to gather information about individuals… - How to Conduct a Psychology Experiment - Conducting a Psychology Exp…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 13:55:10 EST
Conducting your first psychology experiment can be a long, complicated and intimidating process. It can be especially confusing if you are not quite sure where to begin or which steps to take. Lear… - Hypothesis - What Is a HypothesisCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 13:35:29 EST
A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables… - Common Careers With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Bachelor's P…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 14:03:26 EST
Have you ever wondered exactly what kind of job you can have with a bachelor's degree in psychology? Learn more about some of the different types of entry-level careers that are available to psycho… - Fight or Flight Response - What Is the Fight or Flight Response…Created: 2009-10-28 @ 15:13:12 EDT
The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically… - Acute Stress Response - What Is the Acute Stress Response…Created: 2009-10-28 @ 14:58:15 EDT
The acute stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically… - iPhone Apps for Psychology Students and Enthusiasts - Psychology iPh…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 17:43:38 EDT
Are you interested in learning more about psychology on your iPhone? Are you a psychology students that uses your iPhone to stay organized and take notes? Then be sure to check out this list of som… - Psychology Paper Topics - Great Topics for Psychology Papers…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 16:01:05 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:13:03 EDT
Are you struggling to find a great topic for your psychology paper? Then check out some of the following ideas to spark your creativity and find a compelling subject for your paper… - The Stanford Prison Experiment - Overview of the Stanford Prison Exp…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 14:54:59 EDT Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 18:50:58 EDT
The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous experiments in psychology's history. Learn more about the experiment and the results… - Aggression - What Is AggressionCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:44:42 EDT
In psychology, the term aggression refers to a range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, other or objects in the environment… - ABA Design - What Is an ABA DesignCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 17:02:05 EDT
An ABA design is a type of experimental design in which participants are first introduced to a baseline condition (A)… - Psychologists - A List of Famous Psychologists…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 16:28:30 EDT
Throughout psychology's relatively brief history, there have been many famous psychologists who have left their mark both on psychology and on the world at large. While some of these individuals do… - Hugo Münsterberg - Biography of Hugo Münsterberg…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 15:50:16 EDT
Hugo Munsterberg was a German psychologist who is known for his contributions to applied psychology. Learn more about Hugo Munsterberg's life, career and theories in this brief biography… - Archetypes - Jung's ArchetypesCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:14:16 EDT
According to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, archetypes are models of people, behaviors or personalities. Jung suggested that people have a "preconscious psychic disposition that enables a (man)… - Back to School Tips - Back to School Guide for Psychology Students…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 15:54:50 EDT
Are you ready for a new semester of studying psychology? Check out our great collection of back to school tips to ensure that you get off to a great start… - Psychologist Salaries - Average Salaries of Different Psychologist J…Created: 2009-09-10 @ 15:32:18 EDT
How much do psychologists earn? Learn more about the average salaries for a variety of different psychology jobs… - Health Psychologist - What Is a Health Psychologist…Created: 2009-09-10 @ 14:22:35 EDT
A health psychologist works to understand how biological, social and psychological factors influence health and illness. Learn more about becoming a health psychologist in this overview of this exc… - Social Worker - What Is a Social WorkerCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 14:21:21 EDT
Becoming a social worker is a great way to work in a psychology-related field that offers both challenges and rewards. Learn more about what it takes to become a social worker… - Just Noticeable Difference - What Is the Just Noticeable Difference…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 17:23:30 EDT
The just noticeable difference (JND), also known as the difference threshold, is the minimum level of stimulation that a person can detect 50-percent of the time… - Psychology Jobs - Where to Find Psychology Jobs…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 17:43:37 EDT
Searching for your first psychology job can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a bit daunting. Learning where to look for psychology jobs can make your search much easier… - Electronic Sources in APA Format - Examples of Electronic Sources…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 13:25:25 EDT
Learn more about how to reference electronic sources in APA format by looking at these examples… - How to Conduct a Psychology Experiment - Conducting a Psychology Exp…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 16:05:31 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 16:25:09 EDT
Conducting your first psychology experiment can be a long, complicated and intimidating process. It can be especially confusing if you are not quite sure where to begin or which steps to take. Lear… - Genius IQ Score - What Is Considered a Genius IQ ScoreCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 13:57:03 EDT
What exactly is considered a genius IQ score? Learn more about how IQ test scores are assessed and how many people identify genius IQ scores… - Psychology Facts - 10 Things You Need to Know About PsychologyCreated: 2009-08-21 @ 17:20:08 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 15:50:41 EDT
Are you new to the study of psychology? It may seem like a vast and daunting topic at first, but understanding a few basic facts can make it easier to get started. Learn more about the ten basic th… - Left Brain vs Right Brain - Understanding Left Brain and Right Brain…Created: 2009-08-19 @ 18:01:27 EDT Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 18:10:00 EDT
People are often described as left-brain dominant or right brain-dominant? Learn more about left-brain, right-brain dominance… - Forensic Psychology - An Overview of Forensic PsychologyCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:40:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-18 @ 18:11:06 EDT
Forensic psychology focuses on the intersection of psychology and the law. Learn more about forensic psychology, including what it studies, its history and different career options within forensic … - Monocular Cues - What Are Monocular CuesCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 18:00:37 EDT
A monocular cue is a depth perception cue that can be perceived with only one eye. Learn more about monocular cues… - August 6 Psychology History - Psychology History for August 6, 2009Created: 2009-08-08 @ 16:06:33 EDT
Learn about what happened on August 6 in psychology history… - Time Management - Time Management for Psychology StudentsCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:47:11 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:49:18 EDT
Time management is important for students in order to successfully juggle school, work, relationships and leisure. Learn more about time management for psychology students… - August 5 Psychology History - Psychology History for August 5Created: 2009-08-05 @ 17:30:36 EDT
The history of psychology is filled with famous people and significant events. Learn more about psychology by exploring some of the important things that took place on this day in psychology histor… - Likert Scale - What Is a Likert ScaleCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 16:48:16 EDT
A Likert Scale is a type of psychometric scale often used in psychology questionnaires… - Theory - What Is a TheoryCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 15:54:04 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 16:01:17 EDT
A theory is a based upon a hypothesis and backed by evidence. Learn more about what a theory is an how it can be used in psychology… - Health Psychology - What Is Health PsychologyCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 14:19:46 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 15:20:47 EDT
Health psychology is a specialty area that focuses on how biology, psychology, behavior and social factors influence health and illness. Learn more about health psychology in this overview of the f… - Clinical Psychology Programs - List of Accredited Clinical Psycholog…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 17:44:39 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:58:30 EDT
Are you interested in earning a degree in clinical psychology? Start your search by browsing this list of accredited clinical psychology programs sorted by geographic area… - Hindsight Bias - What Is a Hindsight BiasCreated: 2009-07-25 @ 13:03:17 EDT
The term hindsight bias refers to the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they really are...Learn more about the hind sight bias and some examples of this phenomenon… - Common Dream Characteristics - Share Your Dream ThemesCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 16:26:49 EDT Updated: 2009-07-24 @ 16:34:50 EDT
Dreams often share common characteristics. Do your dreams often feature these common events? Share some of the most common dreams you have with other readers… - Psychology Career Trends - Top 10 Psychology Career TrendsCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 22:29:36 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 13:37:17 EDT
Which psychology careers offer the best outlook for future job growth? These are just a few of the top psychology career trends in some of the fastest growing specialty areas… - Psychosocial Specialist - A Career as a Psychosocial SpecialistCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 17:36:18 EDT
In this interview, we talk to Girma, a psychosocial specialist who shares some of her experiences and advice for others interested in working in this psychology career… - Gordon Allport - Biography of Gordon AllportCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 16:09:50 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 16:16:17 EDT
Gordon Allport was one of the founding figures of personality psychology. Learn more about the early life, theory and contributions of psychologist Gordon Allport… - Behaviorism - What Is BehaviorismUpdated: 2009-11-19 @ 13:48:14 EST
A term referring to the school of psychology founded by John Watson based on the belief that behaviors can be measured, trained, and changed... … - Overview of APA Format - Examples of APA Format - APA Format Example…Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 17:22:13 EST
APA format is the style most often used for writing in the sciences and social sciences. Learn more about how to cite your sources and prepare a reference section in this guide to APA format… - Conscious - What Is the Conscious MindUpdated: 2009-11-18 @ 17:02:48 EST
In Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, the conscious mind includes everything that inside of our awareness… - Psychoanalytic Theory - The Conscious and Unconscious Mind…Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 16:46:37 EST
According to psychoanalysis, thoughts and motivations outside of our awareness influence our behavior. Learn more about Freud's theory of the conscious and unconscious mind… - Carl Rogers - Biography of Carl RogersUpdated: 2009-11-16 @ 16:49:58 EST
Carl Rogers was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th-century. Find more information on his life, career, and work in this Carl Rogers biography… - Types of Therapy - Different Types of Therapy…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 17:46:41 EST
Find descriptions and information on different types of therapy including psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral, and group therapy… - What Is the DSM-IV TR - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 17:45:21 EST
Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual attempts to classify mental disorders according to symptoms and is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to d… - Cognitive Behavior Therapy - What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 17:29:10 EST
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients to understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide… - Anna O - Who Was Anna OUpdated: 2009-11-12 @ 13:19:37 EST
While Sigmund Freud never actually met Anna O., her case played a major role in the development of psychoanalysis and talk therapy. Learn more about Anna O. and her place in the history of psychol… - Anna Freud - Biography of Anna FreudUpdated: 2009-11-12 @ 13:11:34 EST
Anna Freud was influenced by her father's psychoanalytic theories, but her own contributions to ego psychology and child psychoanalysis made her an important theorist in her own right. Learn more … - Psychology Experiments - Experiments in Psychology…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 12:56:31 EST
Learn more about psychology research methods, explore some of the most famous psychology experiments and discover ideas for your own research projects… - Psychology Theories - Key Theories in Psychology…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 12:55:24 EST
Many of today's understanding of psychology comes from specific psychology theories. Some of these theories have fallen out of favor, while others remain widely accepted. In either case, these theo… - Psychology 101 Tips - How to Succeed in Psychology 101…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 12:18:30 EST
Psychology 101, or Introduction to Psychology, is one of the most popular classes on college campuses throughout the world. Whether you are thinking of pursuing a psychology degree or are simply tr… - Psychology Books - Top Psychology Books for Students…Updated: 2009-11-12 @ 12:12:28 EST
While your psychology classes already have required reading lists, there are a number of great psychology books that can supplement your study of psychology. Check out these top psychology books fo… - How to Write a Psychology Case Study - Writing a Psychology Case Stu…Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 15:45:14 EST
A case study is an in-depth analysis of one individual or group. Learn more about how to write a psychology case study… - Psychology Research Methods QuizUpdated: 2009-11-06 @ 15:19:01 EST
Test your knowledge of basic psychology research methods in this quiz… - Variable - What Is a VariableUpdated: 2009-11-06 @ 15:17:34 EST
A variable is something that can be changed, such as a characteristic or value. Variables are generally used in psychology experiments to determine if changes to one variable result in changes to a… - Breakfast and Learning - Does Eating Breakfast Improve School Perfor…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:05:35 EST
Does eating breakfast really boost school performance? Find out for yourself by trying out this psychology experiment… - Steps in Psychology Research - The Steps in Psychology Research…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 14:02:59 EST
Psychologists use the scientific method to conduct studies and research in psychology. The basic process for conducting psychology research involves asking a question, designing a study, collectin… - Introduction to Research Methods - Psychology Research Methods…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 13:48:41 EST
Psychology experiments can range from simple to complex, but there are some basic terms and concepts that all students of psychology should understand. Learn more about types of research, basic exp… - Psychology Basics - Psychology 101Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 15:53:39 EST
What exactly is psychology? What do psychologists study? Psychology is often defined as the study of the mind and behavior. Learn more about some basic concepts, theories and research in psychology… - Reasons to Sleep - Top Reasons to Get a Good Night's Sleep…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 16:50:13 EDT
Research suggests that not getting enough sleep can contribute to a range of problems. Learn more about some of the top reasons why you need to get a good night's sleep… - Psychology QuotesUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 15:21:35 EDT
Read random quotes by a variety of psychologists.: anna freud biography sigmund freud biography ivan pavlov biography jean piaget biography erik erikson biography… - Leadership Theories - Eight Major Leadership Theories…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:34:10 EDT
Theories of leadership are generally one of eight different types. Learn more about the eight major leadership theories… - Background and Key Concepts of Piaget's Theory…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:32:14 EDT
Important concepts in Piaget's stages of cognitive development include assimilation, accommodation, and equilibration. Learn more about these concepts as well as the background of Piaget's theory… - Child Development Theories - Major Theories of Child Development…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:28:46 EDT
Research on child development has yielded many theories on children's mental, emotional, and social development. Learn more about some of the major child development theories proposed by psycholog… - Tables in APA FormatUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:28:03 EDT
Tables are a great way to present a lot of information in a clear, conside, and readable format. This example and tips can help you create APA format tables for your psychology papers… - Reference Lists - Example of a Reference Page in APA Format…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:23:13 EDT
APA format reference lists should begin on a new page and all sources should be presented in alphabetical order. Learn more in this example of a reference page in APA format… - What's Your Romantic Attachment Style? - Romance and Attachment Styl…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:21:31 EDT
Research has shown that our attachments style can have an impact on our romantic relationships. What is your romantic attachment style? Take this quiz to learn more about your attachment style… - Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial DevelopmentUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:15:04 EDT
Learn more about the stages of Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development. Each stage plays a major role in the development of personality and psychological skills… - Title Page Example - An Example of an APA Format Title Page…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 15:08:43 EDT
Your title page is the first page of your paper. Be sure your title page is in proper APA format with this example and find more title page tips… - Variable Interval Schedule - What Is a Variable Interval Schedule…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 17:06:59 EDT
A variable-interval schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed… - Variable-Ratio Schedule - What Is a Variable-Ratio Schedule…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 16:11:20 EDT
A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses… - James Lange Theory of Emotion - What Is the James Lange Theory of Em…Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 16:02:28 EDT
Proposed independently by psychologist William James and physiologist Carl Lange, the James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that emotions occur as a result of phyiological reactions to events… - Preconscious - What Is the PreconsciousUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 15:56:53 EDT
In Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, the preconscious mind is part of the conscious mind and includes our memory… - Hierarchy of Needs - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 11:18:44 EDT
The hierarchy of needs emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and is often pictured as a pyramid. Learn more about the five levels in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs… - Primary Process - What Is the Primary Process…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 15:17:08 EDT
In Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, the primary process works to resolve tension created by the pleasure principle… - Online Psychology Degree - Should You Earn an Online Psychology Degr…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 16:51:40 EDT
Should you earn an online psychology degree? Learn more about some of the factors you should consider before pursuing an online psychology degree… - Before You Choose a Graduate School in Psychology…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 16:48:57 EDT
Choosing a graduate school in psychology can be a difficult decision. Learn more about important factors you should consider before you choose a graduate school in psychology… - Psychology News in 2009 – Psychology News Headlines for 2009…Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:02:23 EDT
Learn more about some of the psychology news, research and studies from 2009… - Learning Styles - Jung's Learning StylesUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:57:20 EDT
Jungian learning styles are based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. Learn more about these different learning styles and consider which best describes your own learning style… - Pleasure Principle - What Is the Pleasure Principle…Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 19:08:13 EDT
In Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, the pleasure principle is the driving force of the id… - Superego - What Is the SuperegoUpdated: 2009-09-25 @ 14:57:55 EDT
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, the superego is the component of personality composed of our internalized ideals... … - Personality - What Is PersonalityUpdated: 2009-09-24 @ 13:07:55 EDT
Personality encompasses a number of characteristics that arise from within an individual. Learn more about the definition of personality… - Industrial Organizational Careers - Careers in Industrial Organizat…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:58:02 EDT
Industrial-organizational psychology is concerned with the study of workplace behavior. Learn more about careers in industrial-organizational psychology… - Industrial Organizational Psychology - What Is Industrial Organizati…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:56:39 EDT
What exactly is industrial organizational psychology? Learn more in this brief overview of industrial organizational psychology… - Cross Cultural Psychology - What Is Cross Cultural Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:53:23 EDT
Cross-cultural psychology is a branch of psychology that looks at how cultural factors influence human behavior. Learn more about what cross-cultural psychology is and who should study it… - Comparative Psychology - What Is Comparative Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:51:03 EDT
Comparative psychology is the study of animal behavior. The study of animal behavior can lead to a deeper and broader understanding of human psychology. Learn more about the history and major top… - Mary Whiton Calkins - Biography of Mary Whiton Calkins…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:47:44 EDT
Mary Whiton Calkins is probably best-known as the first woman president of the American Psychological Association, but she made many more contributions to the field as well. Learn more about her li… - Ego Strength - What Is Ego StrengthUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 20:00:00 EDT
Ego strength is the ability of the ego to effectively deal with the demands of the id, the superego, and reality… - Wavelength - What Is a WavelengthUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 13:49:21 EDT
A wavelength is a term describing how sounds and light waves are measured… - Trichromatic Theory - Young Helmholtz Trichromatic Theory of Color V…Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 13:43:13 EDT
According to the Young-Helmholz theory of color vision, there are three receptors in the retina that are responsible for the perception of color… - What Is Cognitive Psychology?Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:37:30 EDT
Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the acquisition, processing, and storing of information. Discover more about different topics and issues in cognitive psychology… - Counseling Psychology - What Is Counseling Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 14:24:56 EDT
Counseling psychology focuses on providing therapeutic treatments to clients experiencing a wide variety of symptoms. It is also one of the largest specialty areas within psychology. Learn more abo… - Psychology Career Quiz - Choosing a Psychology CareerUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:51:22 EDT
Which psychology career is right for you? Take this 10-question quiz to learn which psychology careers are best matched to your interests… - Jean Piaget - Biography of Jean PiagetUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 18:03:14 EDT
Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development contributed to psychology's understanding of children's intellectual development. Find more information the career, research, and influence on psychol… - Simple Experiment - Overview of Simple Psychology Experiments…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 17:58:36 EDT
The simple experiment is one of the most basic methods of determining if there is a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. Find more information on the parts of a simple experiment a… - Wilhelm Wundt - Biography of Wilhelm WundtUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 17:33:44 EDT
Wilhelm Wundt found the world's first psychology lab, is considered to be on of the father's of psychology, and founded one of the first major "schools" of psychology. Learn more about h… - Y Chromosome - What Is a Y ChromosomeUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 14:20:49 EDT
A Y-chromosome is the sex chromosome found only in males… - Zygote - What Is a ZygoteUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 14:18:39 EDT
After a female egg is fertilized, it becomes known as a zygote… - Wernicke's Aphasia - What Is Wernicke's Aphasia…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 14:14:51 EDT
Wernicke's aphasia is a language disorder that impacts language comprehension and the production of meaningful language… - Wernicke's Area - What is Wernicke's AreaUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 19:05:44 EDT
Wernicke's area is the region of the brain that is important in language development… - Withdrawal - What Is WithdrawalUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 19:02:48 EDT
Withdrawal is a term referring to the feelings of discomfort, distress and intense craving for a substance that occur when use of the substance is stopped… - What Is Social Psychology - An Introduction to Social Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:38:54 EDT
Social psychology is a discipline that uses scientific methods to study social influence, social perception, and social interaction. Learn more about the definition of social psychology… - Branches of PsychologyUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:22:51 EDT
Psychology is a broad and diverse field and a number of different branches have emerged in the study of the brain, mind and behavior. Learn more about each of these branches of psychology and what… - Forensic Psychology - What Is Forensic Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:18:36 EDT
Forensic psychology is a field that deals with both psychology and the law. The field has witnessed dramatic growth in recent years, as more and more students become interested in this applied bran… - Sigmund Freud - The Life, Work and Theories of Sigmund Freud…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:14:18 EDT
Often described as the most famous figure in psychology, Sigmund Freud is also one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Take a journey through his life, work, and theories in … - Forensic Psychology Career Profile - Careers in Forensic Psychology…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 15:59:54 EDT
Forensic psychology involves applying psychology to the field of criminal investigation and the law. Learn more about training, typical salaries, benefits, and downsides in this profile of careers… - APA Format - Guidelines and Examples of APA Format…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 13:27:57 EDT
APA format is the official style of the American Psychological Association and is generally used for writing in psychology, eduction, and other social sciences. Learn more about how to create APA … - Social Learning Theory - What is Social Learning Theory…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 17:44:39 EDT
Psychologist Albert Bandura proposed social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observational learning. Learn more about what social learning theory is, basic concepts of this lear… - Freud in AmericaUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 11:59:47 EDT
In 1909, Sigmund Freud traveled to America for the first and only time in his life to deliver a series of lectures at Clark University… - Sleep Disorders - 5 Major Sleep DisordersUpdated: 2009-08-28 @ 18:24:46 EDT
Sleep disorders are a common problem for many people. Learn more about some of the most common sleep disorders… - Theory of Correspondent Inferences - What Is the Theory of Correspon…Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 15:55:47 EDT
A social psychology theory that suggest we infer that other people's actions correspond to their underlying personality and disposition… - [Psychology Career Quiz Results - Choosing a Psychology CareerUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 14:00:50 EDT
Which psychology career is right for you? Take this 10-question quiz to learn which psychology careers are best matched to your interests… - Theories of Intelligence - Overview of Theories of IntelligenceUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:05:04 EDT
While there are numerous theories of intelligence, psychologists do not agree on a standard definition for the concept of 'intelligence.' Learn more about some of the major theories of intelligence… - Influences on Intelligence - Factors That Influence IntelligenceUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:02:34 EDT
In addition to disagreements about the basic nature of intelligence, psychologists have spent a great amount of time and energy debating the various influences on individual intelligence. The debat… - Intelligence and IQ Testing – Overview of Intelligence and IQ …Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 13:59:14 EDT
Intelligence has been an important and controversial topic throughout psychology's history. In addition to questions of exactly how to define intelligence, the debate continues today about whether … - Formal Operation Stage - What Is the Formal Operation StateUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 15:55:07 EDT
In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, the formal operation stage is a period between age twelve to adulthood… - Duty to Warn - What Is a Duty to WarnUpdated: 2009-08-20 @ 14:05:03 EDT
Duty to warn refers to the responsibility of a counselor or therapist to inform third parties or authorities if a client poses a threat to himself or herself or to another identifiable individual… - Informed Consent - What Is Informed ConsentUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 18:22:39 EDT
Informed consent is a legal procedure to ensure that a patient or client knows all of the risks and costs involved in a treatment… - Forensic Psychology - History of Forensic PsychologyUpdated: 2009-08-18 @ 13:59:33 EDT
Learn more about some of the major events and key figures in the history of forensic psychology… - Gender Schema Theory - What Is Gender Schema TheoryUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:45:56 EDT
Gender schema theory refers to the theory that children learn about what it means to be male and female from the culture in which they live… - Conditioned Taste Aversion - What Is a Conditioned Taste AversionUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:42:09 EDT
A conditioned taste aversion can occur when eating a substance is followed by illness… - Existentialism - What Is ExistentialismUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:36:29 EDT
Existentialism is a philosophical outlook that stresses the importance of free will, freedom of choice, and personal responsibility. Learn more about existentialism… - 10 Psychology Courses You Should Take - Courses for Psychology Stude…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 17:01:43 EDT
Here are some of the top psychology courses you should consider when selecting classes to take as an undergraduate psychology major… - [Psychology Career Quiz Results- Choosing a Psychology CareerUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 18:07:54 EDT
Which psychology career is right for you? Take this 10-question quiz to learn which psychology careers are best matched to your interests… - List of Psychology Careers - A List of Psychology Related CareersUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 18:07:01 EDT
Thinking about a psychology career? Then be sure to check out this list of psychology and psychology-related careers… - Sigmund Freud PhotobiographyUpdated: 2009-04-27 @ 22:33:30 EDT
This photobiography of Sigmund Freud traces his life from early childhood to his final years…