About Psychology: A Closer Look at a Few Classic Psychology Experiments

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry In this week's newsletter: Did you know that in one classic study, 65 percent of participants would deliver dangerous shocks to another person simply on the orders of an authority figure. Learn more about Milgram's classic (and controversial) obedience experiments. We also cover some other well-known psychology experiments including Pavlov's discovery of classical conditioning and Bandura's investigations into the power of observational learning. And in case you missed part one of our interview, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis shares some of her favorite memories of her husband, the late Dr. Albert Ellis Pavlov's Classical Conditioning Experiments The concept of classical conditioning is studied by every entry-level psychology student, so it may be surprising to learn that the man who first noted this phenomenon was not a psychologist at all. Learn more about classical conditioning, Ivan Pavlov and his well-known experiments with dogs... Learn more Search Related Topics:  ivan pavlov  classical conditioning  behaviorism The Asch Conformity Experiments Researchers have long been interested in the degree to which people follow or rebel against social norms. During the 1950s, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a series of experiments designed to demonstrate the powers of conformity in groups... Learn more Search Related Topics:  classic psychology studies  conformity  social psychology Milgram's Infamous Obedience Experiments In Milgram's experiment, participants were asked to deliver electrical shocks to a "learner" whenever an incorrect answer was given. In reality, the learner was actually a confederate in the experiment who pretended to be shocked. The purpose of the experiment was to determine how far people were willing to go in order to obey the commands of an authority figure. Milgram found that 65% of participants were willing to deliver the maximum level of shocks despite the fact that the learner seemed to be in serious distress or even unconscious... Learn more Search Related Topics:  obedience  stanley milgram  classic psychology studies Bobo Doll Experiment In this experiment, Bandura and his colleagues demonstrated that children learn and imitate behaviors they have observed in other people. The children in Bandura's studies observed an adult acting violently toward a Bobo doll. When the children were later allowed to play in a room with the Bobo doll, they began to imitate the aggressive actions they had previously observed... Learn more Search Related Topics:  bobo doll experiment  albert bandura  social learning theory Related Searches Cognitive Psychology Psychology Research Social Psychology Psychology Career Psychology Learning Featured Articles Are Narcissistic Leaders More Effective? Brain Training Games Can Lead to Lasting Rewards Albert Ellis Quotes What Is a Meta-Analysis? What Minor Should Psychology Majors Choose? Five Signs That You Might Be an Introvert   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Psychology? 8 Stages of Human Development 10 Most Influential Psychologists What Do Dreams Mean? Which Psychology Career Is Best for You?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: I-O Psychology Ranked Fastest-Growing Career

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry Industrial-organizational psychology (or I-O psychology) is often listed on lists of "hot jobs," so it may come as no surprise to hear that the new Occupational Outlook Handbook lists the profession as the fastest-growing career of the next decade. What is I-O psychology? What do professionals in this field do? In today's newsletter, we focus on answering some basic questions about this expanding field.   I-O Psychology Projected to Grow in the Next Decade The new edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggested that I-O psychology will grow by a whopping 53-percent over the next decade... Discover why What Is I-O Psychology? What exactly is I-O psychology? It is an applied area that involves using psychological theories and principles to solve problems related to the workplace and organizations... Learn more Search Related Topics:  industrial-organizational psychology  branches of psychology  human factors psychology What Do I-O Psychologists Do? I-O psychologists often apply research to increasing workplace productivity, selecting employees best suited for particular jobs, and product testing... Learn more Search Related Topics:  careers in psychology  industrial-organizational psychology  What Is Human Factors Psychology? Human factors is an area of psychology that focuses on a range of different topics, including ergonomics, workplace safety, human error, product design, human capability, and human-computer interaction... Learn more Search Related Topics:  human factors  branches of psychology  Related Searches Help Psychology Psychology Career Psychology Today Psychology Testing Psychology Masters Featured Articles What Is an Algorithm? Quiz: What Type of Intelligence Do You Have? What Is the Average IQ, Anyway? The Four Parenting Styles Lewin's Leadership Styles 10 Ways to Become a Better Leader   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Psychology? 8 Stages of Human Development 10 Most Influential Psychologists What Do Dreams Mean? Which Psychology Career Is Best for You?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Exclusive Interview With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry We recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis about her late husband, the eminent Dr. Albert Ellis. In this week's newsletter, check out our two-part interview to learn more about Ellis and his approach to psychotherapy.   Part One of Our Interview With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis Dr. Ellis paints a vivid portrait of her husband as a man who was as passionate about life as he was about helping other people live life to the fullest. Learn more as she share some of her favorite memories of her husband... Learn more Search Related Topics:  rational emotive behavior therapy  albert ellis  cognitive behavior therapy Part Two: Dr. Ellis Discusses REBT In the second half of our interview, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis talks about the work she is doing to share her husband's legacy and to promote REBT, the approach to psychotherapy that he created... Learn more Search Related Topics:  rational emotive behavior therapy  albert ellis  cognitive-behavioral therapy A Brief Biography of Albert Ellis Albert Ellis was one of the founding father's of cognitive behavioral therapy. He also developed his own approach known as rational emotive behavior therapy. Explore his life and legacy in this brief biography... Learn more Search Related Topics:  albert ellis  rational emotive behavior therapy  cognitive behavior therapy What Is REBT? Rational emotive behavior therapy, also known as REBT, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT is focused on helping clients change irrational beliefs... Learn more Search Related Topics:  rational emotive behavior therapy  psychotherapy  albert ellis Related Searches Psychology Cognitive Therapy CBT Therapy Psychologist Psychology About com Featured Articles Psychology Dictionary What Is Autocratic Leadership? Spotlight On: Social Work The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Theories of Emotion How to Write an Abstract   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Psychology? 8 Stages of Human Development 10 Most Influential Psychologists What Do Dreams Mean? Which Psychology Career Is Best for You?   Follow me on: Advertisement