About Psychology: Can People Learn to be More Compassionate?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology  This week's newsletter focuses on a diverse range of topics including: New research on whether people can learn to be more compassionate A quick look at the psychological effects of meditation A biography of eminent psychologist Eleanor Maccoby One recent study that reveals why sleep after learning improves your memory Can People Learn to be More Compassionate? Can compassion be taught? According to one study, meditation can help cultivate compassion and help people learn to help others. Learn more... Read more Search Related Topics:  compassion  meditation  altruism What Is Meditation? Research has shown that meditation has a range of psychological benefits. Learn more about what meditation is, how it works, and the effects it has on your mind and body. Search Related Topics:  meditation  consciousness  self-awareness Eleanor Maccoby Biography Eleanor Maccoby is an eminent psychologist best-known for her research in developmental psychology and sex differences. Learn more about her life and work. Search Related Topics:  eleanor maccoby  famous psychologists  gender roles Sleep After Learning Can Enhance Your Memory If you are learning something new, try getting a good night's sleep. One study reveals the pivotal role that sleep plays in the learning and memory formation process. Search Related Topics:  sleep  memory  learning Related Searches Psychology Careers Study Psychology Psychology Studies Psychology Learning Psychology About Featured Articles Careers in Psychology History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Things to Consider Before You Decide to Major In Psychology   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? Do You Have a Genius IQ Score? How Do We Make Decisions?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: States of Consciousness: Meditation, Hypnosis, and More

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In this week's newsletter, we are focusing on a few different topics related to states of consciousness: What is meditation and how does it impact the mind and body? How does hypnosis work? Why exactly do we sleep? What could your dreams possibly mean? What Is Meditation? Research has shown that meditation has a range of psychological benefits. Learn more about what meditation is, how it works, and the effects it has on your mind and body... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  meditation  consciousness  self-awareness What Is Hypnosis? While hypnosis has become well-known thanks to popular acts where people are prompted to performs unusual or ridiculous actions, the technique has also been clinically proven to provide medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain and anxiety... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  states of consciousness  hypnosis  Why Do We Sleep? While the importance of sleep is well documented, scientists are not entirely certain why we sleep. Explore some of the different theories to explain the reasons behind sleep... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  sleep  states of consciousness  What Do Dreams Mean? What do your dreams mean? Many different dream interpretation theories have been proposed, but experts still are not sure exactly what dreams mean... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  dreams  states of consciousness  manifest content Related Searches Self Meditation Emotional Psychology Meditation Healing Spiritual Psychology Hypnosis Healing Featured Articles What Happens in the Brain During Meditation? Why Sleep After Learning Enhances Memory Psychology Tests and Quizzes 10 Fascinating Facts About Personality How to Boost Your Creativity Understanding Body Language   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? Do You Have a Genius IQ Score? How Do We Make Decisions?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: How Sleep Changes the Brain

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In this week's newsletter: New study suggests sleep after learning boosts memory Five of the ways that that your brain fools you Career options with a master's degree in psychology Does emotional intelligence matter more than IQ?   Sleep After Learning Boosts Memory If you are learning something new, try getting a good night's sleep. One study reveals the pivotal role that sleep plays in the learning and memory formation process... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  sleep  memory  learning 5 Ways Your Brain Plays Tricks on You Your brain is capable of some amazing things - but it isn't perfect. Here are just a few ways that your brain makes mistakes or even downright lies to you.... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  cognitive biases  memory What Can You Do With a Master's In Psychology? Got a master's in psychology or thinking of getting one? Not sure what to do with your degree? Here are just a few of the job options you might consider... Learn more   Search Related Topics:  master's in psychology  careers in psychology  IQ or EQ: Which Matters More? While intelligence is an important part of life success, other factors also play a vital role - including emotional intelligence. Could EQ be even more important that IQ? Learn more   Search Related Topics:  emotional intelligence  iq testing  intelligence Related Searches Social Psychology Psychology Job Psychology Careers Psychology Degree Master Psychology Featured Articles Take a Psychology Quiz Careers In Psychology Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development What Is the Bystander Effect? Does Majoring In Psychology Require a Lot of Math? How Many Emotions Are There?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? Do You Have a Genius IQ Score? How Do We Make Decisions?   Follow me on: Advertisement