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Finding the Individual In Aggregated Study Data

By Nathan A Heflick Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in The Big Questions

Story after story was shared in which music had changed people's lives in meaningful ways, helping people not just to survive but to live.

Attracting WEIRD Samples

By Nancy Darling Ph.D. on October 28, 2017 in Thinking About Kids

Even the titles we use to recruit participants can turn some people off. We need to do better or we'll continue to have WEIRD samples.

Want to Be a Therapist? 5 Signs You’d Be Great at It

By Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on September 29, 2017 in When Kids Call the Shots

Do you have these five personality traits?

How to Start Strong at College

By Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on September 14, 2017 in Head of the Class

Adjusting to college requires developing helpful routines. These routines aren't rocket science, but many are ignored to the detriment of students, especially first-year students

What Is It Like Teaching and Doing Research at a University?

By Jon Horvitz Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in Purple Brain

Looking for the Top of the Waterfall

Five Steps to Finding Your Life Purpose

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on December 12, 2017 in Click Here for Happiness

Look no further: It's time to discover your life purpose.

The Costs of Publishing in Some Journals

By Robert N. McCauley Ph.D. on December 11, 2017 in Why Religion Is Natural and Science Is Not

Low impact, vanity e-journals flood the inboxes of academic scientists every day with flattering emails in search of new articles to publish for a fee.

Leveraging Psychology Skills for Grad School or Employment

By Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on December 07, 2017 in Head of the Class

Can a low-stakes interview help psychology majors prepare for post-graduate life?

Considering a Career in Mental Health Counseling?

By Jonathan Golding, Ph.D. and Anne Lippert, PhD on December 05, 2017 in Careers in Psych

Explore the opportunities of the helping relationship. See if a career in mental health is right for you.

© 2010 "Take Care of Your Heart" courtesy of Cathy Malchiodi, PhD

Art Therapy's HeARTache

By Cathy Malchiodi PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT on November 28, 2017 in Arts and Health

Sometimes a spotlight illuminates; at other times, it blinds. Art therapists are experiencing both through a White House spotlight called "Healing with the HeArt."

10 Psychological Concepts That People Don’t Get

By Glenn Geher Ph.D. on November 24, 2017 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Many aspects of human psychology that are consistently difficult for students to understand. Here is a list of 10 for starters.

Why Psychology Is Essential in a Future Dominated by AI

By Cami Rosso on November 16, 2017 in The Future Brain

In a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous, psychology will help people cope with the uncertainty and change.

Training Our Vets to Treat Our Vets

By Robert Dingman Ed.D. on November 09, 2017 in Mind Matters

Veterans are not damaged goods but rather individuals with a capacity to become exceptional healers

College Student Confidential

By Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on November 07, 2017 in Head of the Class

Advice that should be shared with college students everywhere on what to do as the semester or quarter winds down.

Geriatric Psychology and Its Role in Alzheimer’s Treatment

By Jonathan Golding, Ph.D. and Anne Lippert, PhD on November 06, 2017 in Careers in Psych

Diseases prevalent in the elderly often affect psychological and physical health. Geriatric psychology helps to address both for an integrative treatment approach.

Real Data in Real News About Fake Science

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on November 03, 2017 in The Ethical Professor

How do we know that some journals are fake? One way to provide evidence would be to gather empirical data and that's just what several researchers did.

Two Quick Principles for Dealing With Students

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on October 30, 2017 in The Ethical Professor

Now is the time to bolster motivation by reminding myself of some important virtues.

Psychology Isn't Immune From a Harvey Weinstein Problem

By Thomas G. Plante Ph.D., ABPP on October 23, 2017 in Do the Right Thing

The recent Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal has highlighted how powerful and influential men can egregiously exploit young women in any field, even psychology.

Should You Major in Psychology?

By Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on October 15, 2017 in Head of the Class

Choosing any college major, including psychology, is a big step. What do you need to know or think about before making your choice?

Is Direct Care Work in Mental Health Right for You?

By Jonathan Golding, Ph.D. and Anne Lippert, PhD on October 12, 2017 in Careers in Psych

Direct care work is not necessarily easy, but they payoff is large.

3 Essential Secrets to Writing & Selling a Popular Book

By Emma M. Seppälä Ph.D. on October 03, 2017 in Feeling It

Everyone has a book in them - but not everyone knows how to get it out. We have misconceptions about what it takes. Here are 3 essential secrets to making it happen.

On a High Wire: Helping Professionals, Trauma and Resilience

By Kyle D Killian Ph.D., LMFT on September 30, 2017 in Intersections

Her energy and enthusiasm for her work, and life, was palpable, and contagious. In a way, she embodied the essence of the concept I was there to speak on: vicarious resilience.

Real News About Fake Science

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on September 29, 2017 in The Ethical Professor

The emails started a number of years ago, and have been appearing in my inbox more and more frequently. What's going on? Fake science.

Collaboration in Psychological Science, Part II

By Richard L. Zweigenhaft, Ph.D., Eugene Borgida Ph.D. on September 20, 2017 in Adventures in Psychology

When it comes to collaboration, there are now some clear (or at least tentative) guidelines for students, faculty, and institutions of higher learning.

Collaboration in Psychological Science, Part I

By Richard L. Zweigenhaft, Ph.D., Eugene Borgida Ph.D. on September 20, 2017 in Adventures in Psychology

Over the past four or five decades, major changes have taken place in the ways that psychologists do research.

A Website For Psychology-Related Careers

By Jonathan Golding, Ph.D. and Anne Lippert, PhD on September 10, 2017 in Careers in Psych

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your psychology degree? We have a site for you.

Advice for Grad Students (and Senior Faculty)

By Elliot T Berkman Ph.D. on September 08, 2017 in The Motivated Brain

Starting a graduate program? Here is some advice about succeeding that you might not have heard.

Power, Paternalism, and Psychiatry

By on September 02, 2017 in Mental Illness as Metaphor

Some psychiatrists value the freedom and autonomy of their patients. Others see them merely as objects for control.

Bad Justifications for Bad Behavior

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on August 28, 2017 in The Ethical Professor

Let's say a professional engages in unethical behavior. Here are six possible excuses (assuming the behavior did happen) that may not work so well: 1. Everybody does it....

Beyond Charlottesville

By Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on August 14, 2017 in Head of the Class

The events in Charlottesville, Virginia, were disturbing. Enclosed are some anti-Hate resources for teachers and interested others to use in their classrooms in the coming weeks.