TITLE But it feels safe: How psychology helps us understand misperceptions of risk DESCRIPTION What a fabulous article that applies Psychology to our every day lives during the covid pandemic. The author sites a number of interesting studies that point out how we let our guard down and misperceive risk around friends and family. … Read more »
Posts Tagged: Applications of Psychology
Psychology Update — Five-Minute Coronavirus Stress Resets (How to get unstuck from your anxiety)
TITLE Five-Minute Coronavirus Stress Resets (How to get unstuck from your anxiety) DESCRIPTION We live in very stressful times! The current pandemic situation can lead to a great deal of anxiety and stress. “Struggling with chronic worry gets in the way of effectively managing your emotions. Unfortunately, many people who experience distress try to… Read more »
Psychology Podcast of the Week — (APA) Speaking of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK TITLE “Speaking of Psychology” Podcast URL iTunes Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of-psychology/id705934263?mt=2 APA Website Link: http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/default.aspx DESCRIPTION (from the APA site) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted… Read more »
Psychology Update — Why Is Behavioral Economics So Popular?
TITLE Why Is Behavioral Economics So Popular? DESCRIPTION Behavioral Economics is a growing popular field combining at its base both principles of Psychology and Economics. “What is behavioral economics, and why has it become so popular? The field has been described by Richard Thaler, one of its founders, as “economics done with strong injections… Read more »
Psychology Update — 7 New Year’s Resolutions That Put Your Mental Health First
TITLE 7 New Year’s Resolutions That Put Your Mental Health First DESCRIPTION Over the past several decades, there has been a trend toward popularizing Psychology through articles that would be considered in the realm of both Positive Psychology and Health Psychology. These popularizations are used as everyday applications of findings generally from the clinical field. … Read more »