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Are you looking for even more great ways to stay up-to-date? Then consider following me on Twitter, becoming a fan on | Sep 8, 2010 | William James Quotes | | Psychologist and philosopher William James is often referred to as the father of American psychology. While his landmark psychology textbook was nearly epic in proportions, James was known at times to discount his own ability as a writer. After receiving a compliment on his writing, he responded, "Everything comes out wrong with me at first; but when once objectified I can torture and poke and scrape and pat it till it offends me no more."
Despite his own doubts about his talents, James acquired a reputation as an eloquent writer and lecturer. Discover more about his writing, philosophy and views on psychology in these selected William James quotes. William James Quotes originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 08:00:04. Permalink | Comment | | Sep 7, 2010 | Tips for Reading Psychology Journal Articles | | Do psychology journal articles seem confusing, difficult and complex? Following a few simple strategies can help make the process much more effective. If you are studying psychology in high school or college, you are going to need to read articles published in academic and professional journals at some point. You might read these articles as part of a literature review for a paper you are writing, or your instructor may even ask you to write a critique of an article. Whatever the reason, it is essential that you understand what you are reading and find ways to then summarize the content in your own words.
 Photo by Sanja Gjenero Research articles can be complex and may seem daunting, especially to beginners who have no experience reading or writing this type of paper. Learn more about some simple tactics for reading and understanding psychology journal articles.
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| Sep 6, 2010 | 10 Ways to Use Psychology In Everyday Life | | Have you ever wondered why you should learn more about psychology? Whether you're taking an introductory course to fulfill a general education requirement or you're a psychology major thinking of a career in research or mental health, there are plenty of great reasons to develop your psychological understanding.
Because psychology is both an applied and a theoretical subject, it can be utilized in a number of ways, from exploring academic questions to solving real-world problems. By learning more about psychology, you can gain a richer understanding of yourself and the people around you.
The results of experiments and studies can have important applications in daily life. Learn more by checking out this article on ten great ways to use psychology in everyday life. 10 Ways to Use Psychology In Everyday Life originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 08:07:24. Permalink | Comment | | | Sep 3, 2010 | Self-Report Inventory - Psychology Definition of the Week | | 
Definition: A self-report inventory is a type of psychological test often used in personality assessment. This type of test is often presented in a paper-and-pencil format or may even be administered on a computer. A typical self report inventory presents a number of questions or statements that may or may not describe certain qualities or characteristics of the test subject. Learn more about self-report inventories.
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Self-Report Inventory - Psychology Definition of the Week originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 08:01:28. Permalink | | | Aug 31, 2010 | New Study Suggests Walking Improves Brain Function | | Here's one more reason to avoid being a couch potato - a new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has found that walking at a moderate pace for 40 minutes three times a week can improve connectivity in the brain, increase performance on cognitive tasks and battle the decline in brain function caused by aging.
 A new study suggests walking can improve brain connectivity. In the study, 65 previously sedentary adult participants between the ages of 59 and 80 joined either a walking group or a stretching group for a period of one year. Researchers looked at regions of the brain that function as a network rather than focusing on activity in specific brain structures. Why? "Almost nothing in the brain gets done by one area -- it's more of a circuit," explained researcher Art Kramer, University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute Director. "These networks can become more or less connected. In general, as we get older, they become less connected, so we were interested in the effects of fitness on connectivity of brain networks that show the most dysfunction with age."
One network of key interest in this study is known as the default mode network (DMN). Earlier research had shown that declines in the DMN were associated with aging and could even be an indicator of diseases such as Alzheimers. Using functional magnetic imaging (fMRI), researchers found DMN connectivity had increased significantly for participants in the walking group, but not so for those in the stretching group. People in the walking group also performed significantly better on cognitive |
| | Aug 30, 2010 | Have You Considered a Career in Clinical Psychology? | | Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders. Most clinical psychologists have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, although opportunities also exist for those with a masters degree.
 Learn more about careers in clinical psychology. Before you decide on a career in clinical psychology, you need to consider your future goals. Do you want to work with children, adolescents, or adults? Are you interested in having your own therapy practice? Such factors can play an important role in your choice of a clinical graduate program or area of specialization.
Another important consideration is which type of degree is best suited to your needs. The traditional Ph.D. degree emphasizes the role of research in addition to preparing graduates for careers as clinical practitioners. Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degrees are focused on the professional aspects of clinical psychology.
Learn more about training, typical salaries, and benefits in this profile of careers in clinical psychology.
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| Aug 27, 2010 | Behaviorism - Psychology Definition of the Week | | 
Definition: Behavioral psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. According to behaviorism, behavior can be studied in a systematic and observable manner with no consideration of internal mental states. Read more...
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Image courtesy Piotr Bizior Behaviorism - Psychology Definition of the Week originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 08:00:07. Permalink | | Aug 26, 2010 | 20 Tips for Boosting Creativity | | Have you ever wanted to become more creative? While creativity is sometimes thought of as an inborn trait found in a gifted few, there are a number of steps you can take to develop your creative skills. For example, researchers have found that having a positive mood often leads to more creative solutions to problems.
 Discover different ways that you can boost your creativity. Image by iStockphoto.com/James SteidlAccording to cognitive psychologist Robert J. Sternberg, creativity can be broadly defined as "...the process of producing something that is both original and worthwhile." Creativity is all about finding new ways of solving problems and approaching situations. This isn't a skill restricted to artists, musicians or writers; it is a useful skill for people from all walks of life. If you've ever wanted to further develop your creative skills, consider using some of these tips for boosting your creativity.
20 Tips for Boosting Creativity originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 10:01:19. < |
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