The second oldest journal of the Association for Psychological Science, publishes reviews by leading experts covering all of scientific psychology and its applications. Each bimonthly issue of Current Directions features a diverse mix of reports on various topics such as language, memory and cognition, development, the neural basis of behavior and emotions, various…
This course is devoted to the reading and discussion of the book Critical Feeling . The seminar begins by reading the book proposal. The last session will sum up the book and discuss whether the book keeps the promise given in the book proposal. The primary objective of the course is the ability to contribute to discussions about the psychology of feelings and…
In Man’s Search for Meaning , psychiatrist and neurologist Victor Frankl (1905-1997) wrote about his ordeal as a concentration camp inmate during the Second World War. Interestingly, he found that those who survived longest in concentration camps were not those who were physically strong, but those who retained a sense of control over their environment. He observed:…
The person suffering from IED, technically categorized as an impulse-control disorder, may describe these repeated rages as seizures,spells or attacks which, very much like sexual orgasms, build up to an intolerable crescendo of tension and arousal, reach a point of no return, and are, at first, followed by pleasurable relaxation and relief. But after the…
Zephyr/SPL An angiogram and computed-tomography scan of a man s brain, used to locate his language centre. Chris Chambers s portrait should sit high on the wall of heroes in the movement to reform science. A cognitive neuroscientist and psychologist, Chambers has had an important role as an editor and advocate in identifying, challenging and changing practices…
Editors: Michael Lovaglia, University of Iowa; Shane Soboroff, Eastern Illinois University Current Research in Social Psychology (CRISP) is a peer reviewed, electronic journal publishing theoretically driven, empirical research in major areas of social psychology. Publication is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Group Processes at the University of Iowa…
Undergraduate Psychology School Duration One Semester 2 Lecture hours, 1 Tutorial hour BPsySc, BSc(Hons) in Psychology, BArts(Hons) in Psychology Will change depending on topic but usually essay, oral presentation and exam. Professor Jason Mattingley This course is not currently offered, please contact the school. This course provides students with the opportunity…
Exactly how many times have we come face-to-face with the ugly truth that us humans are an awfully twisted lot? Countless, I would say. Consider the number of instances of rape, murder, domestic violence, child abuse, corruption, kidnapping, and terrorism (the list goes on) we come across in the news and on the Internet on a daily basis - isn t that proof enough…
Graduated Reciprocation in Tension reduction (GRIT) was proposed by Charles Osgood in 1962 and refers to a method of restoring negotiations between two parties who are deadlocked. GRIT reestablishes negotiations by urging one side to initiate a concession. According to the norm of reciprocity, people are expected to reciprocate benefits from others. Therefore…
Let me try to cover a big topic in a small article. Let’s talk about anger. And as I do, I guarantee I’m going to ruffle some feathers and make a few folks angry. So be it. First, anger itself is not an “issue.” For most people, the emotion of anger in and of itself is not unhealthy. It makes sense to get angry if someone hurts your child. It’s natural to get…
Paraphilias are one of the most fascinating topics in the field of human sexuality. In case you are not familiar with the term paraphilia, it refers to any unusual form of sexual expression. Some of the most common paraphilias include fetishism, in which people become sexually fixated on non-living objects or specific body parts, and sadomasochism, in which people…
Source: Spectral Design/Shutterstock Abnormal Psychology studies abnormal behaviors; it examines the origins, manifestations, and treatments of disordered habits, thoughts, or drives. These may be caused by environmental, cognitive, genetic or neurological factors. While it is relatively easy to spot people who are distressed or acting bizarre, it is much more…
Psychological Science, the flagship journal of the Association for Psychological Science, is the leading peer-reviewed journal publishing empirical research spanning the entire spectrum of the science of psychology. The journal publishes cutting-edge research articles, short reports, and research reports of general theoretical significance and broad interest…
How Diabetes Impacts Your Mental Health is part of our Mental Health series. Type 1 isn’t just about counting carbs, checking BGLs and administering insulin. The disease takes an emotional and psychological toll as well. Check out other clinical information and personal stories about Mental Health. When I tell people I am a psychologist who specializes in diabetes…
It is known that people of different ethnic groups find it hard to distinguish the faces of people not in their ethnic group ( you all look alike ). This works in all directions. When a White person describes the looks of another White person, he/she will often say something about hair style and color and eye color. This won t work well with Asians or Africans…
List Psychological Services, PLC opened its doors on January 1, 1988, in Caro, Michigan. The agency was founded by Drs. Donald and Diane List, who both worked part-time initially until the practice demanded their full-time commitment. Since that time, the agency has experienced rapid growth, and has expanded its services to offer a full range of psychiatric outpatient…
There are many different fields within the Psychology fields. They are: Clinical Psychology-The largest specialty. Most often work in counseling centers, independent or group practices, hospitals, or clinics. Help mentally and emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life and may help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries. Some clinical…
Psychology at UCSD is a laboratory science. We are concerned with the scientific development of knowledge about human and animal behavior and thought. Accordingly, experience with experimental procedures plays an important role in the undergraduate and graduate training of students. All Psychology majors must learn experimental methods, including basic statistical…
Syndrome Noun 1. (med) any combination of signs and symptoms that are indicative of a particular disease or disorder 2. a symptom, characteristic, or set of symptoms or characteristics indicating the existence of a condition, problem, etc Derived Forms syndromic (sɪnˈdrɒmɪk) adjective Word Origin C16: via New Latin from Greek sundromē, literally: a running together…
The main focus of the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual has been the broadening of psychiatric diagnoses. Photograph: Alamy The way that we think and talk about psychiatric illness has implications for all of us – not only mental health professionals and their patients, but anyone with affected friends and family members, policy-makers struggling to know…
Psychological, emotional and physical. In this post I want to focus on the psychological symptoms of stress. Stress is a multi-modal problem, and your psychological processes can impact upon your emotions, behaviour and physical well-being. There many potential psychological symptoms of stress. This post shall focus on some of the most common. 1. Boredom Repetitive…
Correlation means association - more precisely it is a measure of the extent to which two variables are related. If an increase in one variable tends to be associated with an increase in the other then this is known as a positive correlation. An example would be height and weight. Taller people tend to be heavier. If an increase in one variable tends to be associated…
The nature vs nurture debate within psychology is concerned with the extent to which particular aspects of behavior are a product of either inherited (i.e. genetic) or acquired (i.e. learned) characteristics. Nature is what we think of as pre-wiring and is influenced by genetic inheritance and other biological factors. Nurture is generally taken as the influence…
Losing pounds and becoming a healthy weight is undoubtedly good for your physical health. Your risk of a whole host of diseases is reduced for a start. Many people feel fantastically proud to have achieved their . They have extra vitality, better self-esteem and a renewed zest for life. For others though there appears to be a weight loss backlash where negative…
