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After a fight with a partner, brain activity predicts emotional resiliency

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:09:59 +0000

Common wisdom tells us that for a successful relationship partners shouldn't go to bed angry.

Researcher presents risk-free treatment for low female sexual desire

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:44:58 +0000

However, approximately 33 percent of women may not receive these benefits due to low sexual desire.

Open Question: what would i go into for college if i wish to study dream analysis?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:13:05 +0000

I want to major in Psychology and Literature, but what would i go into for something along the lines of research of the unconscious or therapy using dream analysis?

Open Question: How difficult is it to get work on a cruise liner?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:10:05 +0000

I have roughly 3 years of hospitality experience, working as a housekeeper, a supervisor and a night auditor. I also have over 3 years of customer service experience, but no hospitality degree to speak of (I have a BA in…

Open Question: Why is it so important for a child to know how to conserve?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:53:22 +0000

Talking about child psychology Dr. Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development.

Open Question: psychology question about twins?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:50:36 +0000

Alright, so I don't want to cheat, but I REALLY need help about monozygotic and dizygotic twins. A researcher studies the rate of a rare blood disease among monozygotic and dizygotic twins. She finds a much higher rate of concordance…

Open Question: I got a 99% score on the afqt – and was told I could have any job I want.?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:46:29 +0000

I am unsure as to what job would be the best (for my situation) and how it would work if my husband is also joining the marines and we have a dependent. I am looking for a very low deployment…

Open Question: i need help writing a research paper on the psychology of evil:why people do evil things?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:35:53 +0000

i have two articles that i have to write about. they are both from the cnn news (Charting the psychology of evil, decades after shock experiment and They killed there neighbors:genocide foot soldiers) 1) the first article talks the experiments…

Open Question: I wish to study law at university in Australia or else where?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:36 +0000

I am currently living in the UK and have always lived here. I wish to go to Australia or America to study law and Psychology. But is that possible to then return to the UK for working in the law…

Open Question: If I got my BS in psychology in 2007, is it too late to try to get a job in that field?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:21:16 +0000

I've been working at a bank after I graduated because I made decent money there, but now I'm wanting to try to at least get a part-time job that has to do with my degree. Maybe something like helping kids…

Open Question: What is the correct pronunciation of the word oxytocin?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:36 +0000

I have heard it said as oxy-toe-sin, and that is how I say it, but my psychology lecturer says it as oxy-toxin. She's the only person I've ever heard pronounce it that way, is she right though?

Open Question: Psychology……………………..?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:13:22 +0000

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst and return the body to a state of balance is called ______ theory. a. drive-reduction b. homeostatic c. needs…

Open Question: Does the Government use Psychology to control the masses?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:05:50 +0000

Open Question: i get very jelous when i hear people doing a degree in psychology?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:01 +0000

and when they tell me their pursuing their dream to go clinical or educational. it has always been my dream. but ive been talked out of it by loads. and all over the internet are such negative reports of it.…

Open Question: Questions about Army ROTC?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:31:00 +0000

Hello, I’m exploring several military opportunities and would like more information about entering the Army ROTC program as a Grad Student. My questions are: 1) Is there a requirement for my academic performance as an undergrad (GPA)? 2) Will I…

Open Question: What is the psychology that causes me to have rape fantasies? Why can’t I be aroused by consensual intercourse?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:19:38 +0000

What is the psychology that causes me to have rape fantasies? Why can't I be aroused by consensual intercourse Since I was a very young boy, I used to pleasure myself to thoughts of people in pain. Starting around 5th…

Open Question: Is it true if you dont practice right away with your degree, it becomes useless?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:11:51 +0000

I have a BS in psychology. I graduated in 2007 but haven't been working in the field, I've been working at the bank. My friend said that since I'm out of practice the degree is now useless to me and…

Open Question: With these A-Levels what can I do in the future? Go to university, and what else?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:09:50 +0000

Hi there. I've chosen the following for my A-Level choices: AS Level - English Language AS Level - Drama & Theatre Studies AS Level - Psychology AS Level - Business Studies These are my preferred choices, and I will hopefully…

Open Question: Name some Psychophysiological conditions?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:04:21 +0000

I asked this a couple of days ago on the Psychology section but didn't get much help. Please name a few Psychophysiological conditions. I already know Epilepsia. Thanks in advance. Oops, I meant Epilepsy. Wrote it in Spanish, my bad.…

Open Question: Any advice about going into Forensic Psychology?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:07 +0000

So I am doing a career change of going to become a Occupational Therapist to becoming a Psychologist. I think it is a much better field for me. Now, what I am thinking is going into Forensic Psychology when I…

Open Question: How do neuro processes effect behavior and how do impact the field of biological psychology?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:38:17 +0000

Outreach program brings relief to traumatized London bombing survivors

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:22:32 +0000

A new mental health outreach programme set up after the 2005 London bombings has successfully identified and treated hundreds of survivors.

Open Question: why does America arm itself so much, what is the psychology behind their fear?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:18:06 +0000

Can you imagine a smaller country per ratio of the USA population being so well armed. Does anyone have understand the reason why they collectively feel the need to have so many weapons? I would be more interested in your…

Open Question: Difficult Philosophy Question?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:04:39 +0000

3. If someone were to experience a sudden and large change in their beliefs, goals, and memories (due to say, a severe car accident and head trauma), which of the following views would say that the original person no longer…

Open Question: How to overcome this fear of intellectualism?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:42:24 +0000

I am a college student studying psychology. I know that this is a strong stereotype, but it is affecting my thought and studies. I perceive intellectuals, such as professors, researchers and graduate students to be a bit "above the crowd"…

Open Question: What to study at A Level!!!! HELP!!!?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:42:12 +0000

I will be applying for college this september to retake my A Levels, in completely different subjects, but i was wondering what sort of A Levels shoud i choose? Ive got A Levels in English Lang + Lit, Sociology, Religious…

Open Question: Does shacking up always lead to disaster?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:11:11 +0000

I took a psychology class and we studied marriage and divorce. It turns out that after you shack up with someone and get married, nine times out of ten you will end up divorced. The main reason is because when…

New light shed on how retina’s hardware is used in color vision

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Biologists have identified, in greater detail, how the retina's cellular hardware is used in color preference. The findings enhance our understanding of how eyes and the brain process color.

Exposure to letters A or F can affect test performance

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Seeing the letter A before an exam can improve a student's exam result while exposure to the letter F may make a student more likely to fail, according to a new study.

Open Question: What is the lowest degree a counselor/therapist can practice with?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:58:49 +0000

I asked a similar question in another category but people were just rude. I am currently attending a 4 year university for my bachelors in psychology. I understand that a full blown pill prescribing psychologist has a phd, and I…

Aging: Cognitive Decline and Hospitalization

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:47 +0000

By RONI CARYN RABIN Older people are more likely to suffer a decline in their cognitive abilities after being hospitalized for an illness than they would otherwise, a new study reports. The study, published last month in The Journal of…

Nicotine builds up slowly in the brain

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:44 +0000

By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID WASHINGTON - Nicotine builds up gradually in smokers' brains rather than spiking after each puff, according to a study that might help point to new ways to help people quit smoking. Dr. Jed E. Rose of…

Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:01 +0000

A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial, published…

Surprising findings about Hepatitis C and insulin resistance

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:01 +0000

We have known for several years that Hepatitis C, a common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer, also makes people three to four times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.

Open Question: How do I become a school counselor if I have a PhD in Social Psychology?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:28:38 +0000

I have a PhD in Social Psychology but am considering becoming a School Counselor. Do I still need to take relevant courses and get another degree in school counseling? Do I need the 2-year internship (Maryland)? I do need to…

Open Question: PSYCHOLOGY HELP!!! 10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER?!?!?!?!?!~?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:20:39 +0000

For questions 1–10, fill in the blank with the letter of the description that best matches the term. Descriptions A. When a symbol is used as a label for a class of objects or events with at least one common…

Open Question: Can someone make me feel better about my student loan debt?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:26 +0000

I am in graduate school now for school psychology. When I am all done I will have around $50-60K in federal stafford loan debt and an additional $25K in private loans. A total of around $75-80K in debt. I will…

Open Question: what is the best psychology uni in the world?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:03:27 +0000

like atleast the top 5..

Researchers develop new scale to measure anxiety outcomes

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:01:35 +0000

A new questionnaire and outcomes measurement scale developed by the department of psychiatry at Rhode Island Hospital has proven to be a reliable and valid measure of anxiety. The scale can easily be incorporated into routine clinical practice when treating…

Open Question: Should I go for a graduate degree? If so then in what?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:42:42 +0000

I have a BA in Communication from Rutgers. At the time I was very interested in the aspects social science like psychology, which was my minor, anthropology, sociology, etc. I was thinking about doing Public Relations, but found I wasn't…

Open Question: what qualifications do i need to become a psychotherapist in england?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:41 +0000

after i resit my GCSE's in college im thinking about doing alevels in psychology and sociolgy, but im not sure what i will have to do in university and after uni.

Hoped-for drop in childbirth deaths not happening

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000

(AP) -- Eleven days after her son Benjamin's birth by C-section, Linda Coale awoke in the middle of the night in pain, one leg badly swollen. Just as her doctor returned her phone call asking what to do, she dropped…

Exposure to letters A or F can affect test performance

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:45:09 +0000

The finding is published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology in March 2010.

BC Psychologist Named 2010 Sloan Research Fellow