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A study that looked at how people behave during pandemics has identified key demographic and psychological factors that may predict protective behaviours. The study is published online today, 30th January 2010, in the British Journal of Health Psychology.    .. more …

For several decades, Kitty Genovese has been famous to many psychology students, psychologists and anyone interested in psychology. Kitty was an American woman who became famous for her murder. She was stabbed to death in New York. What was so interesting about her murder was the reaction of her neighbours, which prompted the naming of a psychological phenomenon – the bystander effect or    .. more …

Have you ever competed against an opponent who was not as dedicated as you or did not work as hard as you do, but somehow found a way to beat you in competition?

Under performing can be super-frustrating for most athletes. My coaching students think it is frustrating. They says things such as, “I work at my game harder than anyone. Why do less talented or lazy athletes always    .. more …

Social psychology is concerned with explaining how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by others. This area of psychology also deals with how people interact with others in social settings. Just from everyday exposure, you may remember terms like conformity, social status, motivation, and prejudice. These are all key concepts associated with social    .. more …

We have currently embarked on some exciting political times. You can’t escape it – it’s everywhere you look. With such a lot of dialogue on the future political developments, goals for the new president and the team that will support him, are we able to actually talk about anything else? Is there actually such a degree, you may ask. Yes, essentially there is!Political psychology    .. more …

When I got off the train in Dalian on a recent Friday morning, I went straight to the ticket office for a return ticket. Anxious crowds and quickly sold-out trains make China’s ticket sellers as    .. more …

To fully appreciate a subject it’s important to be aware of the key historical figures who helped shape its identity. This article identifies a number of individuals who did just that within the field of forensic psychology.

Wilhelm Wundt

In terms of a tangible landmark in the history of forensic psychology the most significant development was the founding of the first    .. more …

Do you know that one of the biggest mistakes that many people make when writing articles is not checking their spelling. Article marketing can be very effective for your online business, but avoiding simple steps can cost you valuable time. For instance, making little mistakes such as typing the word can, but you meant to type, scan. Your article marketing efforts need to include    .. more …

Teri Bourdeau is a licensed clinical psychologist. She’s also a mother of three. Here are a few of her favorite places for eating in or out when her family gets together.    .. more …