I’m always on the hunt for new memory-boosting strategies, so this recent study caught my eye. According to researchers at the University of Waterloo, drawing pictures of things that you need to remember can be a strong and reliable way…
Learning self-control is an important part of healthy social and emotional development. Obviously, when kids lose their self-control and start throwing a tantrum in the middle of a crowded store or during a family gathering, it can be immensely frustrating…
How can you tell if you are making the right decision? According to one new study, your pupil size might hold the answers. The study, published in the journal PLOS Computational Biology, suggests that larger pupil sizes predicted poorer decisions…
Are you thinking about pursuing a psychology profession? As you begin your career planning, it is important to understand that there are many different paths you can take within psychology. By assessing your own needs, interests and talents, you will…
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” – Carl Rogers One of my absolute favorite quotes comes from the humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers. Known for his non-directive approach to…
We all face setbacks in life, but we often handle them quite differently. Some persist even in the face of huge obstacles while others give up too soon after facing difficulty. A new study published in the September 4, 2014…
So much of our daily lives are ruled by emotions, from the feelings that guide our own actions to how we think about and respond to other people. Understanding emotions and being able to sense how other people feel (and…
Abnormal psychology is an area that focuses on people who exhibit behaviors that are considered atypical compared to a norm group. When most people hear the word ‘psychology,’ abnormal psychology is probably what immediately springs to mind. Psychological disorders, psychotherapy,…
Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is an eight-stage theory that describes how personality develops and changes throughout the course of the entire lifespan. It is one of the major child development theories that has influenced our understanding of how kids…
What simple activity can increase your concentration, lower your stress, and help you sleep better? These are just a few of the many psychological benefits of meditation. Fortunately, you don’t need to the mental training of a Buddhist monk to…
