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Psychology App of the Week — HitCheck: Concussion Test
PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK NAME HitCheck: Concussion Test 4+ Sideline assessment & recovery Handheld Head Injury Treatment Tool Click on Your platform: iOS or Android DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and iTunes Store Early detection is the key to concussion recovery. HitCheck makes testing fast,… Read more »
Psychology Update — Recovery from Addiction | Psychology Today
TITLE Recovery from Addiction | Psychology Today DESCRIPTION Addiction is a problem that cuts across all ages, gender, social class in America. This article provides a clear cut understanding of the causes of addiction from a BioPsychoSocial understanding. The article discusses BEHAVIOR CHANGE and the principles involved as applied to addiction and recover. … Read more »
Psychology Update — Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?
TITLE Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel? DESCRIPTION This is an article that reviews some of the new research on the impact of diet and mental health. This article highlights the work of Dr. Ramsey who “is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry, which attempts to apply what science is… Read more »
Psychology Update — How the Brain Keeps Its Memories in the Right Order
TITLE How the Brain Keeps Its Memories in the Right Order How the Brain Creates a Timeline of the Past DESCRIPTION This article focuses on how the brain creates a “time stamp” of memories. It is an article that focuses on the neuroscience of memory and brain function. “Theoretical and experimental studies are piecing… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING TYPES OF ANXIETY AND TREATMENT
3 ARTICLES REGARDING TYPES OF ANXIETY AND TREATMENT ARTICLE #1 TITLE WHAT IS ANXIETY? DESCRIPTION Psychology Today has provided a great overview of what anxiety is, the symptoms, types, and treatments. The article provides numerous resources for students interested in the topic. Further, it will help the professor add new insights and… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES TO BEGIN A NEW TERM FOCUSED ON THE “WHY” OF BEHAVIORAL EVENTS
3 ARTICLES TO BEGIN A NEW TERM FOCUSED ON THE “WHY” OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EVENTS These article can be used as examples of what Psychologist study and also as engaging trigger pieces for discussion. These will add variety and new examples for your beginning of the term lectures. These are all from popular media, easy… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK — CHANGE TALK
PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK NAME ChangeTalk iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/change-talk-childhood-obesity/id821851796?mt=8# ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kognito.aap DESCRIPTION From the Google Play “How do you collaborate with patients and families to elicit and strengthen their motivation to change their health behaviors? How do you work with patients who are not sure they want to change? Change… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES About MIGRAINE HEADACHES
3 ARTICLES About MIGRAINE HEADACHES ARTICLE #1 TITLE Tyramine and Migraines DESCRIPTION This WebMD article focuses on Tyramine which is a chemical found in many types of foods. Tyramine is believed to be one of the major migraine triggers. The article, importantly, provides links to other WebMD articles that discuss migraines, symptoms, causes,… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Articles on Research Issues & The IRB & The Science Of Psychology
Psychology Update — 3 Articles on Research Issues & The IRB & The Science Of Psychology These three articles address issues of research, consent, and oversight by Institutional Research Board (the IRB). The issues and debate examine the policies and procedures related to research issues. Is an IRB approval always a necessity when conducting… Read more »