Tuesday, February 18, 2014

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

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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

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

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
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

About Psychology: Exclusive Interview With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis

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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

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

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

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


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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

About Psychology: What Do Dreams Mean?

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Have you ever awoken from a strange dream and wondered what it could possibly mean? Psychologists have proposed a number of different theories about the meaning behind dreams. In this week's newsletter, we will explore some of these top theories as well as some of the reasons why we dream.


Dream Interpretation: What Do Dreams Mean?

Dreams can range from the mundane to the downright bizarre, but what do they really mean? Discover some of the different theories about the meaning behind dreams. Learn more

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Why Do We Dream? - Top Dream Theories

A number of different theories have been put forth to explain why we dream, but no single consensus has emerged. What are some of these top theories? Learn more

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5 Common Characteristics About Dreams

Does it ever seem like your dreams share many common elements. According to dream researcher J. Allan Hobson, there are five characteristics that commonly feature in dreams. Learn more

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10 Fascinating Facts About Dreams

Did you know that while everybody dreams, the vast majority of dreams are forgotten immediately upon waking? Discover some of the fascinating things that researchers have discovered about dreams. Learn more

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