Editorial Objectives The objective of this series is to promote theory and research in the increasingly growing area of occupational stress, health and well being, and in the process, to bring together and showcase the work of the best researchers and theorists who contribute to this area. Questions of work stress span many disciplines, most of which have their…
Secular psychologists operate on a biopsychosocial model of human development and behavior. This model proposes humans develop and operate according to biological, psychological, and social influences. Accordingly, we are products of our biology and environment, both bearing equal importance. In more recent years, psychologists have begun recognizing that our…
New research has found genetic markers linking schizophrenia with personality traits for the first time, shedding new light on the shared genetic influences for personality and psychological disorders. The findings, published in Nature Genetics , are consistent with research in recent decades showing that personality traits and psychological disorders are related…
About submitting an application for research ethics approval All studies and experiments conducted in (human) psychology first must obtain ethical approval in order to protect participants interests and to maintain academic standards. The Psychology Research Ethics Committee (PREC) is responsible for ensuring that all research carried out by members of the Psychology…
Recent findings have demonstrated that psychosocial conditions are linked to heart disease, and that interventions on patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) may reduce morbidity and help them to achieve a better quality of life. The publication offers a thorough and up-to-date review of scientific research supporting evidence of the relationship between cardiac…
Physiologic psychology (physiological psychology) the branch of psychology that studies the relationship between physiologic and psychologic processes. social psychology psychology that focuses on social interaction, on the ways in which actions of others influence the behavior of an individual. psy·chol·o·gy ( sī-kol ŏ-jē ), The profession (for example, clinical…
Y definition, a boundary is anything that marks a limit. Psychological limits define personal dignity. When we say, You just crossed a line, we are speaking about a psychological limit that marks the distinction between behavior that does not cause emotional harm and behavior that causes emotional harm. We all need to protect ourselves from emotional harm…
Research Psychology is not itself a field or job, but a category of exciting research opportunities within psychology. Virtually every branch of psychology, from clinical to developmental to experimental, conducts research on the topics of interest to it. A social psychologist might attempt to understand the formation of attitudes or social processes. An experimental…
Wetting the bed is a common condition for children under six years of age and usually is caused by physiological factors. However, bedwetting, also known as secondary enuresis, may return later in adolescence or even adulthood. This condition is most likely a symptom of psychological stress, although physiological causes, such as bladder infection, should not…
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Are you looking for a good idea for a research project for your social psychology class? Social behavior is a rich topic with plenty of fun and fascinating areas to explore. Here are just a few different research questions that you might want to investigate further: How do implicit attitudes influence how we respond to other people? People sometimes mistakenly…
Aging is a natural process that may present challenges for some individuals and their families. Although many older adults look forward to moving from middle age into their later years, it may be difficult for others to adjust. All adults may experience health issues and stress as they approach and pass middle age, and the support of a therapist or other mental…
These days, talking about the weather and your health can lead to fistfights in the back yard. A comment about the rain in Spain can turn into a fierce argument over the existence of climate change; an off-hand remark about a child’s cold can lead to name-calling over the anti-vaccine movement. This can lead to bad behavior. For example, have you ever worried…
Children with learning disabilities (LD) often have problems that go far beyond those experienced in reading, writing, math, memory, or organization. For many, strong feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, or shame can lead to psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, as well as behavioral problems such as substance abuse or…
An Independent Research Project is completed in the first two years of study under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Usually, students begin a project in their first year and complete it in their second year. First-Year Project At the end of the first year, students present work in progress in a poster format at the Spring Graduate Research Conference…
Welcome to the Cyberlab for Psychological Research! A Guide to Research Methods & Topics in Psychology UPDATED FALL 2006 This web site is designed for anyone interested in learning various aspects of research methods in psychology, particularly students of Frostburg State University and the University of MD system of schools. A special welcome to AP Psychology…
The trauma suffered by domestic violence victims after leaving an abusive relationship meant family law court staff sometimes mistakenly judged them as psychologically unstable, a professor of general practice has told Victoria’s royal commission into family violence. Kelsey Hegarty, a general practitioner who leads an abuse and violence research program at the…
When children are raised with chronic loss, without the psychological or physical protection they need and certainly deserve, it is most natural for them to internalize incredible fear. Not receiving the necessary psychological or physical protection equals abandonment. And, living with repeated abandonment experiences creates toxic shame. Shame arises from the…
If you’re enrolled in an online psychology degree program, check out this list of films Saint Leo faculty say are essential viewing for all psychology majors. A pioneer of French cinema, filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard said, “Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self.” Film as art is certainly no exception when it comes to capturing our minds…
Psychologists conduct research on humans and animals to understand everything from the influence of personality on behavior to brain functions. They conduct research in laboratories and in the field - in classrooms, businesses, homes, zoos and hospitals. Students can get help finding research ideas from classes in research methods and experimental psychology…
Everyone who seeks therapy is a unique individual so his or her therapy will need to be tailored to fit his or her specific needs and strengths. Nevertheless, there are some important generalizations that usually apply to the therapeutic process. For example, most people seek help because of feeling poorly about some aspect their life, or due to suffering from…
Creating the 5th edition of the American Psychiatric Association s DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) was a challenging endeavor. (To examine the full text of the completed DSM-5, click the Reference Sources incl. DSM-5 tab at the top of the page.) Comments are available here: For overview coverage of some of the changes/contentions…
Source: Iakov Filimonov/Shutterstock It’s true enough that all daughters of unloving and unattuned mothers have common experiences. The lack of maternal warmth and validation warps their sense of self, makes them lack confidence in or be wary of close emotional connection, and shapes them in ways that are both seen and unseen. What are they missing? I will quote…
I have never regretted choosing to spend my career as a psychologist. There’s the very obvious fact that psychology underlies all of behavior and thus, in my opinion, is the most important scientific discipline of all. However, there’s more to it than the love of science. When you come right down to it, psychology is just very cool. Psychologists, like many other…
