Posts Categorized: Careers

Psychology Update — THE FIELD OF VIRTUAL REALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY

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THE FIELD OF VIRTUAL REALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY This week you will find a number of valuable resources to learn about how the applications of Virtual Reality impacts the field of Psychology.  After the first article, you will find a number of links to various aspects of the use of VR in Psychology.  Also, if you… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — All Psychology Schools

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE All Psychology Schools URL  https://www.allpsychologyschools.com   DESCRIPTION Though this is a commercial site, it should be considered as a helpful resource for students considering a career in Psychology.  There are lots of links to different types of careers in the field along with discussions of each career.  It is… Read more »

Psychology Websites of the Week — Psi Chi & Psi Beta Honor Societies

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  PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK  PSYCHOLOGY HONOR SOCIETIES Psi Chi https://www.psichi.org/default.aspx   International Honor Society in Psychology Psi Beta https://www.psibeta.org Community College National Honor Society in Psychology Description These are the APA affiliated Honor Societies for Psychology majors.  These sites offer a wealth of resources for students interested in continuing their education in the… Read more »

Psychology Update — How Psychologists Can Help Treat Chronic Pain

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TITLE How Psychologists Can Help Treat Chronic Pain   DESCRIPTION This is an extremely important article regarding chronic pain!  The article points out that pain-killing medications have serious problems and side effects and do not always take care of the problem.  As it turns out, pain treatment programs can offer long term relief working as… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Social Psychology Network

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Social Psychology Network   URL       https://www.socialpsychology.org/   DESCRIPTION Mission Statement “The mission of Social Psychology Network is to promote peace, social justice, and sustainable living through public education, research, and the advancement of psychology” This site is a great resource for teaching of Social Psychology, Topics… Read more »

Psychology Update — Ted Talk and Podcast Feeling good | David Burns | TEDxReno

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TITLE Ted Talk  Feeling good | David Burns | TEDxReno   DESCRIPTION David Burns, MD is the best selling author of perhaps the best and most effective self-help book “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy.”  He has recently published “Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety”  He is a prolific researcher into… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 

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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 »

Psychology Websites & Apps of the Week — Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury

Posted by & filed under Brain Structure and Function, Careers, Careers in Psychology, Introduction To Psychology, Nervous System, Psychological Disorders and Therapy, Psychology App of the Week, Psychology Resource of the Week, Psychology Update, Psychology Website of the Week, States of Consciousness, Stress and Health Psychology.

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

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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 Website of the Week — ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY URL       http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/index.php   DESCRIPTION Some students really enjoy those aspects of Psychology that focus on topics related to Animal Behavior.  This is the official site of the Animal Behavior Society and Journal.  It is an excellent resource for both the Professor and student… Read more »