About Psychology: Do You Have a Phobia?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry According to the National Institute of Mental Health, phobias affect approximately 10% of adults. In this week's newsletter, you can learn more about some of the more prevalent phobias in the following article on ten common phobias or put your phobia knowledge to the test in our phobia quiz. Good luck!   What Exactly Is a Phobia? According to the American Psychiatric Association, a phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. Learn more about typical symptoms, types, prevalence, and common treatments for phobias... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  agoraphobia  mental disorders 10 Common Phobias What do people fear most? Some of the most commonly feared objects include snakes, spiders, and heights. Learn more about some of the ten most common phobias that lead to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and breathlessness. In some cases, these symptoms escalate into a full-blown panic attack. These common phobias typically involve the environment, animals, or specific situations... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  agoraphobia  ophidiophobia Phobias from A to Z While not comprehensive, this phobia list offers a glimpse of the many phobias that can have a serious impact on an individual's life... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  anxiety disorders  mental disorders Take the Phobia Quiz! Think you know a lot about phobias? Then put your knowledge to the test in this phobia quiz. Match the fear object with the correct phobia name... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  psychology quizzes  mental disorders Related Searches Phobia Hypnosis Mental Psychology Health Psychology Psychology Anxiety Social Phobia Featured Articles What Is Self-Awareness? Who Founded Structuralism? What Is Introspection? 20 Ways to Improve Your Memory How to Overcome the Bystander Effect Decision-Making Strategies   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 © 2013 About.com   Psychology Trivia Lewis Terman's Birthday Harry Harlow's Famous Experiments How to Make a New Year's Resolution   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Do You Ever Get Test Anxiety?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry Do you get so nervous during an exam that you find yourself blanking out the information you studied? With a new semester starting soon, now is a great time to learn more about this common problem and explore some different ways to cope with exam jitters.  What Is Text Anxiety? Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. While many people experience some degree of stress and anxiety before and during a exams, test anxiety can actually impair learning and hurt test performance.... Learn more Search Related Topics:  test anxiety  panic attacks  Symptoms of Test Anxiety Some students experience only mild symptoms of test anxiety and are still able to do fairly well on exams. Other students are nearly incapacitated by their anxiety, performing dismally on tests or even experiencing panic attacks before or during exams... Learn more Search Related Topics:  test anxiety  depression  What Causes Test Anxiety? So what causes test anxiety? For many students, it can be a combination of things. Bad study habits, poor past test performance and an underlying anxiety problem can all contribute to test anxiety... Learn more Search Related Topics:  test anxiety  anxiety disorders  Reduce Anxiety By Being Prepared One great way to combat test anxiety is to be adequately prepared for your exams: How to Study for Psychology Exams Psychology Test-Taking Strategies Psychology Study Tips How to Take a Multiple-Choice Psychology Exam Search Related Topics:  psychology study tips  psychology tests  Related Searches Psychology Test Career in Psychology Help Psychology Social Psychology Psychology With Featured Articles What Is Introspection? How Much Do School Psychologists Earn? Are People With High IQ More Successful? Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy   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 © 2013 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: Body Language Basics

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry Are you able to tell when someone is feeling happy, nervous, or uncomfortable just by looking at their body language? According to many experts, body language makes up a huge portion of our daily communication, so knowing how to read nonverbal signals is important. In this week's newsletter, we'll take a closer look at some of the basics of body language.   How to Read Body Language Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate. According to experts, these nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication. From our facial expressions to our body movements, the things we don't say can still convey a tremendous amount of information. Learn more about how to understand body language. Search Related Topics:  body language  nonverbal communication  Types of Nonverbal Communication Researchers have identified several different types of nonverbal communication and behavior. Learn more about these types of nonverbal communication. Learn more about the eight different types of nonverbal communication. Search Related Topics:  nonverbal communication  body language  10 Tips for Communicating Nonverbally Check out these ten tips for nonverbal communication can help you learn to read the nonverbal signals of other people and enhance your own ability to communicate effectively. Discover some tips that can help improve your nonverbal communication skills. Search Related Topics:  nonverbal communication  body language  How Can Psychology Improve Your Life? Do you think that psychology is just for students, academics and therapists? Then think again. Because psychology is both an applied and a theoretical subject, it can be utilized in a number of ways. While research studies aren't exactly light reading material for the average person, the results of these experiments and studies can have important applications in daily life. Discover some more practical applications for psychology in your daily life. Search Related Topics:  psychology 101  applying psychology  Related Searches Career in Psychology Stress Psychology Psychology Topics Psychology Studies Children Psychology Featured Articles What Is an Attentional Bias? Careers in Psychology 10 Facts About Psychology Early Childhood Development Free Psychology 101 Course What Do Dreams Mean?   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 © 2013 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