Posts Categorized: Psychology Update

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 App of the Week — FlipBoard

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  THIS IS A MUST HAVE APP THAT WILL REALLY HELP WITH SAVING ARTICLES AND ALSO MAKING PROJECTS FOR CLASS BOTH AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND FOR TEAM WORK. PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK   FLIPBOARD     Click on your platform (free):          iOS        or         Android   Web Site:… Read more »

Psychology Update — How Exercise Boosts the Brain and Improves Mental Health

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TITLE How Exercise Boosts the Brain and Improves Mental Health   DESCRIPTION Wow!  What a thorough article that provides so much important detail regarding how beneficial exercise can be for improving mental health.  “It’s hardly news that exercise is good for your physical health, and has long been extolled for mental health as well. But researchers are now… Read more »

Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Healing pain by treating the mind

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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 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 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 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 »

Psychology Update — Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder

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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

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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 »

Psychology Update – Website of the Week — MAGINATION PRESS FAMILY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Magination Press Family URL       https://www.maginationpressfamily.org DESCRIPTION From the website: “Magination Press Family combines the expertise and resources of the American Psychological Association and its children’s book imprint, Magination Press. We’ve created these dedicated sites to provide accessible information for parents, educators, and other caregivers about managing… Read more »