A school psychologist is a professional who works in school settings to help children with academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and personal issues. Are you interested in a career in this growing field? Learn more about what school psychologists do, how…
The humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow devoted his research to the study maximizing human potential. His approach to psychology was all about helping people live the best lives they possibly could. And his famous hierarchy of needs, Maslow placed self-actualization at…
The term absolute threshold is often used in psychology research yet students are often confused about what it means. Let’s take a closer look at the definition of the absolute threshold and explore some examples of how it is used…
Humanistic psychology, also known as humanism or the humanist perspective, is a movement that stresses the inherent goodness in people. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong with people, humanistic psychology takes a more holistic approach, looking at the individual as…
Kitty Genovese was the victim of a terrible crime that ultimately ended her life and led to her inadvertently becoming one of the most famous cases in psychology. Learn more about this young woman and the influence her murder had…
What is it that motivates human being to take action? According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, people are driven to engage in behaviors by and increasingly complex hierarchy of needs. Let’s take a closer look at the hierarchy and how…
Psychology is often defined as the study of the mind and behavior, a very broad topic that is often broken down into a number of different branches of psychology. Each branch is centered on a specific subfield within psychology. Some…
What exactly can you do with a psychology degree? For many people, the term ‘psychologist’ means someone who offers mental health services. While this certainly represents a significant subset of psychologists, there are actually many different types of psychologists including…
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is a self-inventory personality questionnaire developed by psychologist David Keirsey. How Does the Keirsey Temperament Sorter Work? Keirsey’s assessment describes four key temperaments: Artisan, Guardian, Idealist, and Rational. Keirsey defines temperaments as a “configuration of observable personality…
Approximately 10% to 35% of the world’s population suffers from insomnia. One new study suggests that a placebo can be just as effective as complex neurofeedback training at treating this common sleep problem. While insomnia is a serious problem throughout…