Why Your Brain Needs to Dream
Research shows that dreaming is not just a byproduct of sleep, but serves its own important functions in our well-being. By Dr. Matthew WalkerProfessor of psychology and neuroscienceUniversity of California,…
Don’t Think you have Enough Self-Control? Try Believing that you do
When it comes to food, believing that you have no self-control can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon Introduction Around this time each year, my family and I, as…
Psychological tips for Resisting the Internet’s grip
Engineered to exploit human compulsions, the Internet competes for our attention, while teaching us to need it. By Dr. Elliot BerkmanAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Oregon Introduction “22 of the Cutest Baby Animals,” the headline…
The Psychological Origins of Procrastination – and how we can stop Putting Things off
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,”…
Inside the Adolescent Brain
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,…
History of Psychology
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 Little Meditation Goes a Long Way
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…
Fear of Ageing is Really a fear of the Unknown – and Modern Society is Making Things worse
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…
How Maternal mood Shapes the Developing Brain
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…
Psychotherapy on the Couch
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…
