PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Website for Stuttering) URL https://www.asha.org/stuttering/ DESCRIPTION This is an excellent resource for students who wish to understand more about communication and behavior. The entire website is devoted to issues of speech, language, and hearing. The website can provide information to be used with the chapters… Read more »
Posts By: David Berg
Psychology Websites & Apps of the Week — Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury
PSYCHOLOGY APPs OF THE WEEK TITLE Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury URL https://www.brainline.org/article/life-changing-apps-people-brain-injury DESCRIPTION From the website: “Some of these apps have proven to be especially helpful for people with brain injury. The phone can be used to remind you of an upcoming appointment or to take… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO HEAD TRAUMA DUE TO SPORTS INJURIES
FOR THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE WE WILL APPLY PSYCHOLOGY TO SERIOUS HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, & SPORTS INJURIES. THE ARTICLES, WEBSITES, AND APPs, WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND INJURIES TO THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM AND TREATMENT. ALSO, CONSIDER WHETHER THESE AREAS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. ARTICLE #1 … Read more »
Psychology Update — The Science Behind Why We Eat so Much at the Movies
TITLE The Science Behind Why We Eat so Much at the Movies DESCRIPTION What an astounding and fascinating article that discusses how the cues in a movie theater stimulate greater hunger and eating behavior. “Often, we eat the way the world around us tells us to—environmental cues help us decide when, how much, and… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD
TITLE Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD URL https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/children-adults-adhd SOURCE American Psychological Association (APA) STREAMING AUDIO ON THE WEBSITE DESCRIPTION (from the website) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being… Read more »
Psychology Website Resource of the Week — Catherine Sanderson Blog: Why Norms Matter
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Why Norms Matter | Psychology Today DESCRIPTION Why Norms Matter Both historical and present-day examples show us the power of social influence. From the website, written by Dr. Sanderson: “I’m delighted to be writing a blog about the power of social influence. As a professor, I teach and conduct research… Read more »
Psychology Update — Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children
TITLE Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children DESCRIPTION This is an important and lengthy article regarding adolescent development and social media screen time. “The nation’s top health official issued an extraordinary public warning on Tuesday about the risks of social media to young people, urging a push to fully understand… Read more »
Psychology Update — More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds
TITLE More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds DESCRIPTION What an interesting finding? With more screen time (up to 4 hours a day) there was less face-to-face interaction between parents and babies. “One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — National Sleep Foundation
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE National Sleep Foundation URL https://www.thensf.org DESCRIPTION (From the website) Who We Are “National Sleep Foundation is an independent nonprofit, dedicated to improving overall health and well-being by advancing sleep health” What We Do “As the leading authority in sleep health, our promise to… Read more »
Psychology App of the Week — Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock
PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock CHOOSE THEN CLICK ON YOUR PLATFORM: iOS or ANDROID DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and iTunes Store Waking up made easy. An intelligent alarm clock that analyzes your sleep and wakes you in the lightest sleep phase – the natural way to wake… Read more »