http://psychology.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-21T10:00:10Z Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:10 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/22/what-is-psychoanalysis.htm <p>Psychoanalysis is a school of psychology founded by Austrian psychiatrist <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/sigmundfreud/p/sigmund_freud.htm">Sigmund Freud</a>. This school of thought emphasized the influence of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/consciousuncon.htm">unconscious mind</a> on behavior. Freud believed that the human mind was composed of three elements: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/theoriesofpersonality/a/personalityelem.htm">the id, the ego, and the superego</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/22/what-is-psychoanalysis.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/22/what-is-psychoanalysis.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:01 +0000 2012-02-22T10:00:01Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/21/before-you-choose-a-graduate-school-in-psychology.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/bb/res_gradschool.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/f/D/psychology-class-sm.jpg" alt="psychology graduate school" align="right" hspace="5"></a> <p>The decision to attend graduate school can be a difficult one. Is graduate school the best choice for you? Should you attend grad school now or wait? Which type of program is right for you? Obviously, there are a lot of questions and only you can decide which answers are right for your needs and unique situation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/21/before-you-choose-a-graduate-school-in-psychology.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/21/before-you-choose-a-graduate-school-in-psychology.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:10 +0000 2012-02-21T10:00:10Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/20/stages-of-prenatal-development.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/prenataldevelop.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/e/D/pregnant-woman-sm.jpg" alt="Prenatal Development" align="right" hspace="5"></a> <p>The period of time from conception to birth is full of dramatic changes that can have an impact on future growth and health. Learning more about the earliest developmental processes provides a basis for understanding later childhood development. If you have ever taken a course in developmental psychology, you can probably remember spending the first few days of class discussing prenatal development as well as issues such as inherited diseases and environmental factors that can influence fetal growth. Whether or not you plan on ever becoming a parent, understanding prenatal growth and development provides an essential foundation for further learning in developmental psychology.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/20/stages-of-prenatal-development.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/20/stages-of-prenatal-development.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:56 +0000 2012-02-20T10:00:56Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/17/industrial-organizational-psychology-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/iopsychology/f/organizational.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/psychology/1/0/z/2/dictionary.jpg" width="170" height="127" border="0" align="right"></a> <p><strong>Definition:</strong> Industrial organizational psychology is an applied area of psychology that involves using psychological theories and principles to solve problems related to the workplace and organizations. You might often hear this field referred to as I/O psychology. Some of the issues that an I/O psychologist might tackle include finding ways to increase worker productivity, selecting the most qualified employees for specific roles, and improving the mental and physical well being of people in the workplace. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/iopsychology/f/organizational.htm">Read more...</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/17/industrial-organizational-psychology-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/17/industrial-organizational-psychology-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:25 +0000 2012-02-17T10:00:25Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/16/child-development-theories.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/childdevtheory.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/c/D/child-development-theories.jpg" align="right" hspace="5"></a> <p>Psychologists have proposed a number of different theories to explain the intellectual, emotional and social development of children. The effect of these theories can be seen in education, parenting, and approaches to children's mental health. Some of these theories are concerned with <i>how</i> children learn and others explore the age old question of the relative importance of nature versus nurture. While many of the classic developmental theories focus exclusively on the events of infancy and childhood, recent research is becoming increasingly concerned with adolescent and adult development. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/16/child-development-theories.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/16/child-development-theories.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:02 +0000 2012-02-16T10:00:02Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/15/frequently-asked-questions-about-psy-d-degrees.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/education/a/psyd.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/G/M/6/degree.jpg" width="200" height="149" border="0" align="right" hspace="5" vspace="5"></a> <p>While there are jobs out there for those with a bachelor's degree in psychology, opportunities and salaries are much better with an advanced degree. Students often assume that a Ph.D. is the only option, but the Psy.D. degree is a doctoral-level degree that you should definitely consider. Learn more about the Psy.D. including how it differs from the Ph.D: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/education/a/psyd.htm">FAQ About the Psy.D.</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/15/frequently-asked-questions-about-psy-d-degrees.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/15/frequently-asked-questions-about-psy-d-degrees.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:34 +0000 2012-02-15T10:00:34Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/14/the-psychology-of-love.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/loveandattraction/f/what-is-love.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/a/D/valentine.jpg" alt="psychology of love" align="right" hspace="5"></a> <p>Love is in the air today. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day alone or with your significant other, now is a good time to learn more about love. While love is the focus of poems, books, movies, and art, it has only recently become the subject of scientific research. How do psychologists <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/loveandattraction/f/what-is-love.htm">define love</a>? Many definitions exist, but most agree that caring, attachment and intimacy are all key elements.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/14/the-psychology-of-love.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/14/the-psychology-of-love.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:29 +0000 2012-02-14T10:00:29Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/13/how-to-understand-and-interpret-body-language.htm <p><a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/nonverbalcommunication/ss/understanding-body-language.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/0/6/body-language-secrets.jpg" alt="body language" hspace="5" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Does crossing your arms indicate that you're feeling defensive? Do shifty eyes mean that someone is telling a lie? The things we communicate without words can carry as much meaning as any verbal expression, but it is important to have the skills to both understand and express such signals.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/13/how-to-understand-and-interpret-body-language.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/13/how-to-understand-and-interpret-body-language.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:51 +0000 2012-02-13T10:00:51Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/10/hypothesis-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/hindex/g/hypothesis.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/psychology/1/0/z/2/dictionary.jpg" width="170" height="127" border="0" align="right"></a> <p><strong>Definition:</strong> A hypothesis is a statement about the possible relationship between two or more variables. When forming a hypothesis, it is important to make a specific and testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/hindex/g/hypothesis.htm">Read more</a>...</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/10/hypothesis-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/10/hypothesis-psychology-definition-of-the-week.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:04 +0000 2012-02-10T10:00:04Z http://psychology.about.com/b/2012/02/09/pioneers-of-psychology-james-mckeen-cattell.htm <a href="http://psychology.about.com/od/profilesal/p/james-mckeen-cattell.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/psychology/1/0/N/D/james-mckeen-cattell-sm.jpg" alt="James McKeen Cattell" align="right" hspace="5"></a> <p>James McKeen Catell helped established psychology as a legitimate science and became the first psychology professor in the United States. 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