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This week is brain awareness week! The Dana Foundation offers a great collection of resources, including education and science tools, puzzles, graphs and tips for planning your own Brain Awareness Week activities. Teachers can find great ideas and fun activities to incorporate into lessons on brai... (original story)
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Definition: Development describes the growth of humans throughout the lifespan, from conception to death. The scientific study of human development seeks to understand and explain how and why people change throughout life. This includes all aspects of human growth, including physical, emotional, i... (original story)
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Are you working on a psychology research paper this semester? Whether or not this is you're first research paper, the entire process can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Knowing where to start the research process can make things a lot easier and less stressful. I've been getting a lot of question... (original story)
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If you really want to get good grades in your psychology courses, then it is absolutely essential to take quality lecture notes. What exactly do I mean by quality? Should you try to write down everything that the professor says during class? Absolutely not. Lecture notes should be organized and shou... (original story)
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In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be exploring the lives, careers and theories of a number of eminent women in psychology. This week's featured biography is a profile of Austrian psychoanalyst Melanie Klein. She is perhaps best known for developing the technique known as play therapy, which i... (original story)
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Definition: What exactly is psychology? While it may seem like a very basic question, it is one of the most common questions asked by students new to the study of psychology. Part of the confusion stems from stereotyped portrayals of psychologists in popular media as well as the diverse careers pa... (original story)
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With Valentine's day rapidly approaching, you might have several romantic gift ideas in mind. But what happens when February 14 rolls around and you still haven't found a gift? According to one study by researchers from UC Berkeley, Stanford and the University of Chicago, your perspective on holid... (original story)
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Looking for your first job or finding a new one can be a daunting task at any time, but it can be particularly grueling when you're facing a tight job market. If you are not quite sure exactly what type of job to look for with your degree, then be sure to check out this list of psychology-related pr... (original story)
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After the stressful grad school application process, you're probably ready for a nice long break. Now isn't the time to go on a mental vacation! Instead, start preparing today for all of the challenges that lie ahead during your first year of grad school. The first year of psychology graduate scho... (original story)
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Do you need to design an experiment for a psychology assignment? Coming up with a good topic and experiment idea is often the most daunting part of the process, but here are a few tips to get you started. Don't miss these psychology experiment ideas. Think about things that interest you. Are there... (original story)