The Anxious Cycle: How Children Inherit Our Anxiety
As a victim of childhood trauma, I have a propensity toward anxiety. It is my reaction of choice when life gets difficult. Having lived with anxiety most of my life, I never knew there was another way to live. I assumed it was normal. I assumed everybody lived this way. I became so used to the way anxiety made me feel, I could function through almost any symptoms. Sometimes, the panic attacks would paralyze me momentarily, but I could work through the quick breathing and the heart racing. At the end of the day, I would be exhausted, as though…
The Psychology of the Breathtakingly Stupid Mistake
New research suggests there are three distinct types of action that bring palm to face
How Reliable Are Psychology Studies?
A new study shows that the field suffers from a reproducibility problem, but the extent of the issue is still hard to nail down.
Can Psychologists Learn More by Studying Fewer People?
In a brief new Frontiers in Psychology paper, Matthew P. Normand argues that Less Is More: Psychologists Can Learn More by Studying Fewer People. Normand writes that the conventional wisdom – that a bigger sample size is better – is wrong. Repeated measurements of a few subjects, or even just one individual, can be more …
Want to Raise Down-to-Earth Kids? It Helps to Know a Little Psychology
Know the psychology of how kids become brats so you can effectively fight back.
10 commonly abused psychology words — and what they really mean
Many of the psychology terms we use in causal conversation don't mean what we think they do
The twisted psychology of capitalism—and why it won’t hold sway forever
Postwar capitalism trades not on happiness but on unhappiness.
Psychology of racism: How to rewire your brain toward antiracist thought
Rewiring your brain is about consistently exposing yourself to new ideas, which allows nerve cell growth and new neural pathways.
The Psychology of Forgetting and Why Memory Fails
Learn about why forgetting occurs, including the influence of factors like time, interference, and context.
How to Measure the Impact of the Psychology of Change
Using the Psychology of Change framework to tap into what motivates people to change can be the key to sustainable improvement. How can a team be sure that using the framework is helping? They can apply all five domains of the Framework to determine measures and collect and analyze data.
What Can You Do With a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Degree?
What can you do with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree? A Doctor of Psychology degree prepares you for a variety of careers that focus on a deep understanding of the human mind.
What psychology can tell us about why some people don’t wear masks
Some people respond strongly to perceived threats to their freedom and push back – others are simply more accepting of risk.
What To Do With a Psychology Degree?
Professor Ellen Pasorino will present students with various academic and career options for Psych mojors, from short term training certificates to psychiatry.
How to Use Psychology to Improve UX
What’s the first thing you sense when you see the color blue? Cold? Inspired? Calm? These may seem random guesses…
3 psychology secrets to become mentally strong
Mental toughness is the ability to manage your emotions and control your thoughts and behavior in ways that will set you up for success. It’s not something you’re born with— it’s something you can learn, and not only in tough times.
The psychology of fear: How to use it to your advantage
So what should you do when faced with fear? You can learn to see it as a blessing in disguise—a chance to step into your greatness. So, now, let me ask: What are you now afraid of?
What Can you do with a Psychology Degree? 3 Relevant Fields
A psychology degree can prepare you for a variety of careers, as understanding the basics of human behavior can be applied to many different fields and industries. Learn more about three specific and relevant fields that you can explore with a degree in p
How a Decades-Old Experiment Sparked a War Over the Future of Psychology
The Stanford Prison Experiment lasted just six days, and it took place 47 years ago. But it has shaped our fundamental understanding of human nature. Now many in the field are wondering: Should it have?
6 Positive Psychology Tips that can Improve Your Everyday Life
Are you feeling discouraged about your health, your job, or the political climate in our country? Are you worried about a loved one who is struggling? Do you feel stuck in a toxic or unfulfilling relationship? Are you lonely or wondering if you’ll...
7 Proven Steps to Happiness
Why is it so hard to overcome bias in decision-making? Becasue you're human
A Princeton psychology professor explains our inability to overcome bias.
