Motivation PsychologyJune 3, 2016 – 05:06 am
Ever wonder why some people seem to be very successful, highly motivated individuals? Where does the energy, the drive, or the direction come from? Motivation is an area of psychology that has gotten a great deal of attention, especially in the recent years. The reason is because we all want to be successful, we all want direction and drive, and we all want to be seen as motivated. There are several distinct theories of motivation we will discuss…
Exercise BenefitsJune 1, 2016 – 04:52 am
IStockPhoto Maybe you exercise to tone your thighs, build your biceps, or flatten your belly. Or maybe you work out to ward off the big killers like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But how about sweating to improve your mind? Exercise is the single best thing you can do for your brain in terms of mood, memory, and learning,says Harvard Medical School psychiatrist John Ratey, author of the book, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise…
Jobs to Get with a Psychology DegreeMay 29, 2016 – 04:28 am
The actor Katharine Hepburn studies psychology at university. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis © Bettmann/CORBIS What do actor Katharine Hepburn (right), Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner and serial killer Ted Bundy all have in common? The answer is that they all read psychology at university – perhaps not in itself a compelling argument for studying the subject, but an indication at least that when it comes to different walks of life, psychology students…
Peer reviewed Psychology ArticlesMay 22, 2016 – 03:35 am
EBSCO Health is the Authoritative Resource for Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals Psychologists and mental health professionals rely on EBSCO Health for peer reviewed psychology articles, psychology research databases, psychology scholarly journals, point-of-care reference and more. With unmatched depth and breadth of coverage in behavioral science and mental health from the American Psychological Association (APA), EBSCO Health offers…
Industrial Occupational PsychologyMay 4, 2016 – 02:02 am
All 24 displayed Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences. Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning. Conduct presentations on research findings for clients and at research meetings. Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits. Study consumers…
Occupational Psychology JobsApril 25, 2016 – 12:49 am
Occupational psychologists apply psychological theory and practice to workplace issues, be that in recruitment, training, retention, ergonomics or the general health and wellbeing of staff. Large organisations may have in-house occupational psychologists, but more typically they will be part of specialist consultancies which advise organisations on a contract basis. The profession aims to increase the effectiveness of the organisation and the individual…
Psychological ArticlesApril 24, 2016 – 12:46 am
You want to make money. That s why you run a business. Whether you re selling a product or a service—you ll have to put a price on what you re selling at some point. It isn t easy to price something. It’s where a lot of business owners get stuck and put an arbitrary number on their product that just barely turns a profit. But did you know you can build a pricing strategy for your business that not only increases profits and also helps you sell more?…
