3 Articles on States of Consciousness: Sleep, Nightmares, Dreams, & Hypnosis ARTICLE #1 TITLE How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Well Guides DESCRIPTION Want to know about how to really “get a better night’s sleep”? This is the most comprehensive article that focuses on the issue. “Most people know they need to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Psychology Update
Psychology Website of the Week — ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY
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 »
Psychology Update — Systematic Observation Studies of Animal Behavior
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 Audio Series of the Week — NPR: STORIES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
PSYCHOLOGY AUDIO STORIES OF THE WEEK NPR: STORIES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR URL: https://www.npr.org/tags/377743871/animal-behavior DESCRIPTION Some students really enjoy those aspects of Psychology that focus on topics related to Animal Behavior. These NPR programs are a 2-3 minute series of audio programs on a wide range of topics in animal behavior. … Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND CTE IN PLAYERS
(This is a reposting due to requests following the end of the SuperBowl and Football season) 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND C.T.E. IN PLAYERS These articles can be used in conjunction with both the scientific method and the chapters on brain and nervous system function. These articles may be useful for motivating… Read more »
Psychology Podcast of the Week — Concussion Talk Podcast
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME Concussion Talk Podcast SOURCE https://www.concussiontalk.com OR https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concussion-talk-podcast/id1042686652?mt=2 DESCRIPTION From the iTunes Store “Concussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Young Athlete Hub Top Four Concussion Screener Apps for Athletes URL https://www.youngathletehub.com/2016/06/4-of-todays-best-concussion-screening-apps/ Tiny URL: https://tinyurl.com/yamjcsty DESCRIPTION (from the website: YoungAthleticHub) “One of the greatest concerns in health circles today is of course the prevalence of concussions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there… 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 »