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…
Can Playing Video games make you Smarter?
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,…
Here comes the sun: how the Weather Affects our mood
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…
The Holidays and your Brain – how to Identify and Manage your Emotions
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…
How to Avoid ‘Toxic Positivity’ and take the less Direct Route to Happiness
There is more than one way to pursue happiness and to cope with the inevitable low times in life. By Dr. Brock BastianProfessor, Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesThe University of Melbourne By Dr. Ashley HumphreyLecturer in PsychologyFederation University…
Are our Fears of Saying ‘no’ Overblown?
Nearly 80% of people have accepted invitations to events they didn’t want to attend. By Dr. Julian GiviAssistant Professor of MarketingWest Virginia University By Dr. Colleen P. KirkAssistant Professor of MarketingNew York…
