Don’t delay. Read about why we procrastinate, and some tricks to overcome it. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon By Jordan Miller-ZieglerPhD Candidate in Psychology University of Oregon Introduction “I love deadlines,”…
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
This module provides an introduction and overview of the historical development of the science and practice of psychology in America. Ever-increasing specialization within the field often makes it difficult to…
A new study offers the strongest evidence to date that meditation can change the structure of your brain. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director…
Anxiety about ageing is also often a fear of the future. By Dr. Chao FangLecturer in Sociology, Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing and the Life Course University of Liverpool By Alastair ComeryPhD Candidate, Sociology, Centre for Death and SocietyUniversity…
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of offspring developing ADHD, depression or other conditions. Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits mothers and babies. By…
Studies show talk therapy works, but experts disagree about how it does so. Finding the answer could help professionals and patients. By Katherine EllisonProfessional journalist and author Introduction Say you’re feeling…
OPINION: Research highlights six key principles for better learning. By Dr. Richard E. MayerProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of California If you spend more than an hour a day playing video games,…
The weather supplies many metaphors for our changeable minds. Moods can brighten and darken, dispositions can be sunny, futures can be under a cloud and relationships can be stormy. By Dr. Nick HaslamProfessor of PsychologyThe…
It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you. By Dr. Seena MathewAssistant Professor of BiologyUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor Introduction Just as the shift to shorter days and colder…
