Psych articleJune 6, 2016 – 05:12 am
Procrastination is a common issue amongst students and many adults. There are many who struggle with deadlines everyday, with the feeling of impending doom as the exam or project date looms. It is one of the largest problems seen in college counseling centers, and it is something nearly everyone has had to deal with at some point in their lives. This article describes strategies to help yourself overcome procrastination. The first thing you have to…
Psychology Articles on MemoryMay 31, 2016 – 04:50 am
Not getting enough sleep may increase the likelihood of forming false memories, according to research published in Psychological Science , a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. In a study conducted by psychological scientist Steven J. Frenda of the University of California, Irvine and colleagues, sleep-deprived people who viewed photographs of a crime being committed and then read false information about the photos were more likely…
Child Psychology StudiesMay 25, 2016 – 03:48 am
Once upon a time, although it seems barely credible to us now, we were all children. We gurgled, we cried, we laughed, we explored, we fell down, and we had very little idea about the journey on which we had just embarked. Barring mishap, over the first few years of our lives we developed memory, language, self-concept, cognitive, social and emotional abilities. We took our first steps towards our future selves. Child psychology – or, more broadly…
Educational Requirements for a PsychologistMay 24, 2016 – 03:43 am
The level of education required for psychologists will vary depending on the job and the state in which you choose to practice. For most psychologist positions, you ll need at least a master s degree; many other jobs require a license to practice, as well. Read on to learn more. Schools offering . Education A master s degree is the minimum requirement for most psychologist positions, and jobs in some branches of psychology will require you to have…
Articles on Child PsychologyMay 15, 2016 – 03:08 am
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past few years, I’ve gotten used to lots of things that would probably seem strange in other cities. Commuting on a unicycle? Sure. Rampant midday nudity? Everywhere. Vegan dinner fundraiser for your Burning Man art car? Of course. So I hardly bat an eye when a 4-year-old says, “My favorite food is edamame.” As a developmental psychologist, I test children to learn basic facts about kids, such as how they…
Masters Degree Psychology OnlineMay 12, 2016 – 02:53 am
Overview Psychology is the study of human behavior and personality. An online master’s degree in psychology is ideal for individuals who aspire to work with the public, both within the mental health field and beyond. Students in an online psychology master s degree program can obtain decision-making, risk assessment, communication, observational, problem-solving and people skills that can be applied in many occupations. Graduates can work as a psychological…
Counseling PsychologistMay 1, 2016 – 01:38 am
Counseling Psychology is a specialty within professional psychology that maintains a focus on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. The specialty pays particular attention to emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns. The practice of Counseling Psychology encompasses a broad range of culturally-sensitive practices that help people improve their well-being…
