Online Peer reviewed JournalsDecember 8, 2015 – 02:20 am
There is a great deal of information out there on scientific topics. However, whether it can be trusted or not is a key issue at present. The main question that often emerges in this aspect is about the review process adopted to screen the articles for publication. One of the most acceptable and proven process adopted in majority reputed international journals is peer reviewing. Benefits of peer-review: • Establishes the legitimacy of exploration…
Psychological TheoryDecember 4, 2015 – 02:11 am
The term theory is used with surprising frequency in everyday language. It is often used in to mean a guess, hunch, or supposition. You may even hear people dismiss certain information because it is only a theory. It is important to note as you study psychology and other scientific topics, that a theory in science is not the same as the colloquial use of the term. What Exactly Is a Theory? A theory presents a concept or idea that is testable. In…
Jobs for a Degree in PsychologyNovember 19, 2015 – 11:38 pm
Excerpted and reprinted with permission from the complete article published in the Spring 1976 issue of the Psi Chi Newsletter (vol. 2, pp. 5-13). Copyright 1976 by Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology. All rights reserved This information has been prepared for all students studying psychology who wish to enter full-time employment after completing a bachelor s degree. While the M.A. and Ph.D. remain the only degrees with which one can…
Psych in the NewsNovember 18, 2015 – 11:13 pm
Regulators can stop funding a major North Texas psychiatric hospital over unsafe conditions that led to one woman’s death and other patients’ assaults, based on a federal judge’s ruling Thursday night. The chief executive for Timberlawn Mental Health System in Dallas said it would appeal the decision. Shelah Adams added that the hospital remained open but was “assessing all matters regarding facility closure” — a move she previously said was possible…
Full ArticlesNovember 4, 2015 – 12:15 am
We know how important it is for UpToDate® users in your organization to quickly and easily access full text of journal articles. Some of the benefits of full text linking include: Bring research to the point of care Provide broad context for a deeper understanding of UpToDate topics Increase journal usage Improve return on investment of your journal service Encourage students, residents and fellows to read and assess the primary medical literature…
Effects of AgingOctober 25, 2015 – 08:38 pm
Health CentersTreatmentYour Healthcare Copyright 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Effects of Aging It s= no= secret= that= our= bodies= change= as= we= age.= some= changes= are= obvious= while= others= more= subtle.=/> Many people age comfortably and remain active, alert, and vibrant throughout their lives. Their physiologic age may be quite younger than their chronological age. Others may experience the effects of osteoporosis…
School Psychology Jobs in FloridaOctober 5, 2015 – 07:53 am
Number of Jobs 16, 400 Median Salary $67, 760 Unemployment Rate 0.2 percent School psychologists do much more than assist concerned parents and administrators with the academic struggles of a student. They also review test scores to help decide whether a child qualifies for special services, diagnose mental disorders and learning disabilities, and help treat behavioral and emotional problems with therapy. They can bear a heavy load, especially when…
