TITLE How to Manage Catastrophic Thinking DESCRIPTION This is a short fascinating article by Martin Seligman. He is past president of the American Psychological Association and founder of the field of Positive Psychology. He has written numerous articles and books on the use of varying forms of cognitive therapy to deal with everyday life… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Introduction To Psychology
Psychology Update — Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams?
TITLE Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams? Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares DESCRIPTION What an incredible and fascinating article about a condition called “Nightmare Disorder”. Over the course of our lives from childhood through older adulthood, we all have experienced an occasional nightmare. … Read more »
Psychology Update — TEDMED – Talk Details – Why do our brains get addicted?
TITLE TEDMED – Talk Details – Why do our brains get addicted? DESCRIPTION From the TedMed Talk Site This includes a 16 minute Ted Talk by Dr. Volkow. “Neuroscientist Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the NIH, will apply a lens of addiction to the obesity epidemic. “We already… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Penn Medicine — Penn Program for Mindfulness
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Penn Medicine — Penn Program for Mindfulness URL http://www.pennmedicine.org/mindfulness/ DESCRIPTION Michael Baime has conducted major research on the benefits of Mindfulness Mediation. His work group at the University of Pennsylvania has thoroughly investigated the benefits of of this process and developed empirically based intervention programs. The website provides… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DISORDER APHASIA (including Bruce Willis)
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 — 3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep
3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep ARTICLE #1 TITLE What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important? REM Sleep is magical. Here’s what we know. DESCRIPTION Sleep is a genuinely complex system that has much more to do than providing rest, renewal, and refreshment. As we go through the stages of sleep… 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 »
Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist
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 »
Psychology Update — Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder
TITLE Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder DESCRIPTION For Psychology students who wish to understand Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, this is an excellent resource! While it is normal to feel anxiety from time to time, there may be occasions when the symptoms reach a level to disrupt our daily activities… Read more »
Psychology Update — How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You
TITLE How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You DESCRIPTION This is a most unusual article. It is an interactive piece that takes you on a journey as both a patient and a professional. The premise is that a depressed individual shows up at a psychiatrists office. The interactive piece asks the reader to… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
