Psychology Update — Systematic Observation Studies of Animal Behavior

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THE FULL UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDES THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR THROUGH SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION.  THIS WEEK’S UPDATE EXAMINES 3 ARTICLES ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR.  CONSIDER HOW THESE ARTICLES CAN BE APPLIED TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND MAY OFFER A PATHWAY TO A  CAREER IN THE FIELD FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS.  ALSO, THE… Read more »

Psychology Update — THE PAIN BRAIN — ARTICLES ABOUT PAIN

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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 — APS:  Association for Psychological Science

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK   APS:  Association for Psychological Science     URL       https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news   DESCRIPTION “APS is the premiere international organization solely dedicated to the advancement of psychological science. APS works diligently to increase support for psychological research and to promote the use of science-based psychology in the development of… Read more »

Psychology Update — Careers in Psychology

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  THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE FOCUSES ON CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY   (These articles will help the professor and student fulfill APA guidelines for teaching and learning about the field of Psychology.)   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Psych Careers   DESCRIPTION All About Psych Careers is a fabulous resource for learning all about careers in Psychology and… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Dr. Kit Nast:  Psychology — Educational/Career Website

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Dr. Kit Nast:  Psychology — Educational/Career Website URL        http://www.drkit.org/psychology DESCRIPTION This is a fabulous website that will help your students with career questions and will be a great resource for teaching. from Dr Kit Nast: “I’m pleased to announce that I have recently relaunched my educational/career… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — PSN Psychology Student Network

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE PSN:   Psychology Student Network URL       https://www.apa.org/psnhttps://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn DESCRIPTION (from the site) This is a wonderful resource for both college and high school level Psychology students.  Every issue is filled with valuable information about the field and offers many new opportunities for the student interested in majoring… Read more »

Psychology Website & App of the Week — APA Monitor

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE & APP OF THE WEEK     APA MONITOR   ICON     TO DOWNLOAD THE APP iOS:  (free) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apa-monitor-on-psychology/id550242836?mt=8   ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maz.combo2335   FOR THE WEBSITE https://www.apa.org/monitor   DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and  iTunes Store Now you can read the APA Monitor on Psychology magazine on the go from the app… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — We All Wear It Differently: A Podcast for Early Career Psychologists

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PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK We All Wear It Differently: A Podcast for Early Career Psychologists   iOS:  (free): (Click on the icon or link below to be taken to the iTunes preview page) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/we-all-wear-it-differently/id992827102?mt=2   The Podcast can also be listened to directly over a web browser on any platform. DIRECT WEBSITE: https://weallwearitdifferently.com  … Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DISORDER APHASIA (including Bruce Willis)

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3 ARTICLES ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DISORDER APHASIA (including Bruce Willis) ARTICLE #1 TITLE WHAT IS APHASIA?   DESCRIPTION In the passed few weeks, there has been news coverage about Bruce Willis retiring from his acting due to aphasia.  This week’s Psychology Update focuses on Aphasia through two important resources and a news story about Bruce… Read more »

Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist

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TITLE (ARTICLE & PODCAST) Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist   DESCRIPTION “Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist, with Anthony Chambers, PhD Episode 211 “When relationship issues arise—around money, fidelity, kids, or even just coping with the stress of everyday life—couple therapists can help partners work through them together…. Read more »