Posts Tagged: Applied Psychology

Psychology Update — How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

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TITLE How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve   DESCRIPTION As a student: YOU REALLY WANT TO READ THIS ARTICLE!   This is a clear important article about setting goals to be successful in your endeavors.  “Whether you want to run a marathon, eat more healthfully or just get off the couch a little more,… Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Are Dogs Afraid of Fireworks?

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TITLE Why Are Dogs Afraid of Fireworks? Why Fireworks Scare Some Dogs but Not Others   DESCRIPTION What a fascinating article about animal behavior!!! The article describes the reactions of dogs to loud sounds (thunderstorms as well as fireworks).   The article describes the different reasons that some dogs are more sensitive than others.  “Dogs… Read more »

Psychology Update — Anxious About Returning to “Normal Life”? Try Emotional Vaccination

Posted by & filed under Personality, Psychological Disorders and Therapy, Psychology Update, Stress and Health Psychology.

TITLE Anxious About Returning to “Normal Life”? Try Emotional Vaccination   DESCRIPTION Wouldn’t it be great if there were such a thing as an “emotional vaccination” to help us cope with the anticipation of the transitions we experience as we return to school or work even as the pandemic continues.  “While we may expect these… Read more »