Psychology Update — Managing attention and distractibility in online learning

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TITLE Managing attention and distractibility in online learning   DESCRIPTION This is a high level article from the American Psychological Association website regarding K-12 teaching online learning.   It is directly applicable to college learning.  Though it “speaks” directly to teachers, it really can be applied to the college student him/her self as regards to… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — American Psychological Association

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK   TITLE American Psychological Association   URL       https://www.apa.org/topics   DESCRIPTION This is the official website of the American Psychological Association. It is listed here for teaching purposes to fulfill the APA guidelines for teaching Introductory Psychology.  Students should be directed to the site for an understanding of… Read more »

Psychology Update — Helping Teens Cope with Missed Milestones

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TITLE Helping Teens Cope with Missed Milestones   DESCRIPTION This is a timely article from the American Psychological Association regarding the events that affects adolescents (teens) in the time of quarantine and covid.  “The coronavirus pandemic has upended classes and other school activities. It means no prom posts, no graduation pics and no celebration party… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — APA PANDEMIC RESOURCES

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION PANDEMIC:  RESOURCES URL       https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics TinyURL:  https://tinyurl.com/wjj3w5g DESCRIPTION This APA site provides accurate resources for those interested in  recommendations of how the professionals should understand and act in the face of the Pandemic.  These are important for Psychology students to get the fullest professional… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — APA Practice Organization

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE APA Practice Organization URL       http://www.apapracticecentral.org   DESCRIPTION (from the APA Practice website) About the APA Practice Organization The APA Practice Organization is the only national organization that promotes the mutual professional interests of psychologists in all practice settings. APA Practice Organization is a legally separate companion… Read more »

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK —

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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Careers in Psychology URL http://apa.org/careers/resources/guides/careers.pdf DESCRIPTION This item is an extensive pdf download that all Psychology students should take advantage of.   It contains numerous resources related to becoming a Psychologist, types of Psychologists, and descriptions of each subfield of Psychology.  It is a valuable resource. Further, if “careers in Psychology” are… Read more »