One of the reasons that so many people are drawn to psychology, whether or not they’re studying it, is that the ways in which it affects our everyday lives are easier to grasp than the ways in which other fields affect our everyday lives. Psychology can affect us in ways that are overt or ways […]
Category: Psychology Explained
10 Great And Accessible Psychology Books To Read For Fun
Psychology is a complex subject involving a wide variety of different areas, and there are great books out there for learning all of these areas. However, some of them can be dry for certain readers because of their educational focus, while others can be inaccessible due to their academic grounding. Luckily, there are a lot […]
How To Excel In Psychology Courses
So, you’ve decided to major in psychology, or you’ve otherwise decided to take some psychology courses, and you’re trying to figure out the best way to succeed. One of the reasons a good psychology program is so useful is that it will teach you a number of valuable skills that can help you in many […]
Psychology: The Facts About Body Language
Body language is well known as a psychological concept. However, as many discussions of body language are not academic, some of the information out there is less accurate than other information. Despite the mixed messages that exist regarding body language, it is clear that body language is an important aspect of human communication. One study […]
Behavioral Psychology: A Definition and a Brief Overview
At a very basic level, psychology is concerned with what people think (cognition) and what they do (behavior). Nowadays, cognitive and behavior are both embraced by most psychologists, as evidenced by the fact that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most popular therapy treatments around. For decades in the 20th century, however, the cognitive-behavioral […]