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 »
Posts Categorized: Careers in Psychology
Psychology Website of the Week — All Psychology Schools
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
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
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 Websites & Apps of the Week — Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury
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
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 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 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 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 — APS: Association for Psychological Science
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 »