Psychology
Jan 30, 2015 | 9:00 am
From Physical to Psychological Abuse There is nothing quite sad or disturbing than viewing a child who has been physically abused. Hearts are moved to pity when they see the bruises, broken bones, burn marks or other evidence inflicted by the older, stronger perpetrator against the victim. Early childhood abuse experiences can have a lasting impact, either as an adult perpetrator or as an adult victim, perpetually returning to abusive situations and choosing abusive partners. Just as undermining to childhood development however, is psychological abuse. Experts in child abuse psychology have determined that non-physical symptoms such as emotional abuse and... Read more...
Jan 30, 2015 | 8:00 am
The Thoughts That Count One of the greatest advances in psychology was its identification of the area of the brain that was largely responsible for language production and the corresponding area for language comprehension. From these rudimentary understandings of brain functions, scientists were able to determine how other areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum, the motor cortex, and the parietal lobe controlled our cognitive processing. Our brain map now allows us to pinpoint regions of the brain that process our motor movement, vision, hearing, speech, smell, taste and facial recognition. Although we have a deeper understanding of the... Read more...
Jan 29, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Working in the field of psychology gives an individual a wide variety of choices regarding work environment, salary, and job duties. Psychology is such a broad field that choosing a specialty area can be challenging. There are so many choices that a person considering a career as a psychologist has to put some effort into understanding, which area of psychology is the best fit. For those who like the idea of working in a clinical setting, becoming a clinical psychologist can be the perfect choice. Clinical psychologists provide therapy, diagnosis, and various forms to treatment for mental illnesses in a... Read more...
Jan 29, 2015 | 11:00 am
When pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist, one must look to the future for many aspects of security and advancement. Clinical psychology is a specialized form of psychology that deals with all ages and offers a framed solution for scattered problems. Direct patient care for people with mental disorders, emotional problems, stress and anxiety issues, are only a few of the areas where these professionals find themselves in service to others. Career Model As we look at the career model of the clinical psychologist, we see a grounded individual who wants to earn decent wages for helping people who... Read more...
Jan 29, 2015 | 10:00 am
Performance anxiety, sometimes known as competition anxiety or stage fright, can occur in a number of different situations, and to individuals in all walks of life. An individual suffering from performance anxiety will display symptoms similar to a panic attack experienced by those with a social phobia or social anxiety disorder. While some individuals who suffer from performance anxiety will also suffer from the larger issue of a social phobia or social anxiety disorder, this is not always the case—an individual can have a normal social life yet still suffer from performance anxiety. The primary effect performance anxiety has on... Read more...
Jan 29, 2015 | 9:00 am
Social Psychology To the social psychologists, vast array of skills are required. Although the outlook for a career in social psychology is extremely encouraging, it is in no way limited to the expertise in simple study of human social character. Due to social networking, along with so many other social aspects of society, a degree in social psychology is a coveted specialty in professional career circles. Human Behavior Intense focus on human behavior is the main purpose of a career in the field of social psychology. That being said, infinite venues are possible. Military personnel may be one of the... Read more...
Jan 29, 2015 | 8:00 am
Being such a small state, one would think the need for New Jersey psychologists may be a bit limited. With a population of just over 8 million, New Jersey crowds, on an average, over 1,000 people per square mile. Thriving in business, women own over 27% of business firms. Food service is high in the area of business establishments and over 15% of those businesses are managed or owned by minorities. New Jersey boasts a relatively low poverty rate, which has been fairly stable over the last 4 years, that being only slightly higher than 9%. About 87% of New... Read more...
Jan 28, 2015 | 12:00 pm
New York City, NY offers many excellent programs for psychology degrees. In order to get a psychology degree in NYC, much research in these programs should be considered. Specializing initially may save time and money if a student already knows his or her area of expertise and passion. Some Examples of Top Schools for Psychology Degree in NYC One example of a specialty degree program is Mercy College. There are several campuses available all over the city for convenience sake. Mercy is a private, four years college founded by Sisters of Mercy in 1950. It offers quality professional education in... Read more...
Jan 28, 2015 | 11:00 am
Ancient Practice Although educational psychology is considered a fairly new field of practice, the basic principles date back to ancient Greece. Plato and Aristotle were both deeply involved in the educational process, observing and recording individual differences in the training and the development of psycho-motor skills, the formation of good character and moral conduct. Plato believed that education was an innate ability that evolved through experience and a general understanding of the world. Aristotle introduced the four laws of association, which included succession, contiguity, similarity and contrast. When you begin learning educational psychology, you discover the foundation has been shaped... Read more...
Jan 28, 2015 | 10:00 am
Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in the lives of good people? If you want to follow a career as a children social worker, you should know from the start that this profession can help you make a great difference in the community and society you’re living in. On the other hand, you shouldn’t expect to earn an out-of-the-ordinary salary, as pay is quite moderate, almost $41,000 per year. Instead, expect to see gratifying results from your work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as a children social worker, you are eligible to work... Read more...
