TITLE How Saliva Changes the Flavor of Food DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating and remarkable article about saliva and how it affects not only the physical qualities of the food and beverages that we ingest but also strongly affects the psychology of Sensation and Perception. “…researchers are now finding that saliva is also a… Read more »
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Psychology Update — 3 articles related to the topic of Sensation and Perception
This week’s Psychology Update presents 3 articles related to the topic of Sensation and Perception. Though the articles focus on different sensory and perceptual systems, the studies are fascinating and demonstrate the importance of understanding Psychology and Behavior in the context of S&P. ARTICLE #1 TITLE How Do You Smell? | Science DESCRIPTION… Read more »
Psychology Resource of the Week — Ted Talk: Mystery of Chronic Pain
PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: TED TALK Ted Talk by Elliot Krane NAME Elliot Krane: The Mystery of Chronic Pain Source URL: https://www.ted.com/talks/elliot_krane_the_mystery_of_chronic_pain?language=en TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/ncmgh34 DESCRIPTION This is a very entertaining 8-minute video that can be shown in class. It highlights the problems of chronic pain, treatment, diagrams, and… Read more »
Psychology Update — THE PAIN BRAIN — ARTICLES ABOUT PAIN
This week’s Psychology Update along with the Psychology Website of the Week and Psychology Resource Ted Talk of the Week focuses on the mysterious distressing problem of pain and pain management. These articles can be used in conjunction with the chapters on Nervous System, Positive and Health Psychology, and Psychotherapy. One of the articles… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — American Academy Of Pain Medicine
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE American Academy Of Pain Medicine URL https://painmed.org/about-the-american-academy-of-pain-medicine DESCRIPTION This is the site of the American Academy Of Pain Medicine. It is a very useful resource for both the professor and student interested in the topic. The site offers resources for research, education, treatment, and advocacy. There… Read more »
Psychology 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 — Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health
(This update is a much requested article.) TITLE Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health DESCRIPTION What a great article that describes how and why we sleep and the functions of dreaming. The article specifically has a focus on problems arising from not getting enough “regular sleep” and REM sleep… Read more »
Psychology Update — New traumatic brain injury test is ‘game-changing’ (VIDEO)
TITLE New traumatic brain injury test is ‘game-changing,’ concussion experts say There are millions of TBI hospitalizations and deaths each year. DESCRIPTION This is a popular article given interests in injuries that occur in football season. What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? “TBI is a disruption in normal brain function caused by a blow… Read more »
Psychology Update — A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever
TITLE A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever DESCRIPTION AT THE END OF FOOTBALL SEASON AND LONG TERM INJURIES TO PLAYERS This is an important article regarding C.T.E., or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (live link). The condition is most associated with older former N.F.L. football players, and the fact that… Read more »
Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Healing pain by treating the mind
TITLE Speaking of Psychology: Healing pain by treating the mind (Article, Podcast, Audio, and Video available) DESCRIPTION “For many chronic pain sufferers, effective treatment remains elusive, with doctor’s visits, medications and even surgeries giving little in the way of relief. But in recent years, research by psychologists and other scientists has begun to suggest… Read more »
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