Tuesday, May 6, 2014

About Psychology: Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert?

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Do you feel energized when you spend a lot of time socializing, or do you feel drained after such interactions? How you answer this question reveals a great deal about your personality and where you are on the extroversion-introversion continuum. Some key highlights from this week's newsletter:

What Is an Extrovert?
Extroverts (also spelled as 'extraverts') are often described as assertive, cheerful, talkative, and action-oriented. Learn more about some of the key characteristics of this personality type... Learn more

 

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What Is an Introvert?
Introverts are frequently described as self-aware, thoughtful, quiet, and detail-oriented. Learn more about the characteristics of this personality type... Learn more

 

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5 Signs You Might Be an Extrovert

Do you think you might be more of an extrovert? Check out some of the major signs that you might be high in extroversion... Learn more

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5 Signs You Might Be an Introvert
Do you suspect that you are more of an introvert? Here are a few key things that might mean you are high in this personality trait... Learn more

 

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

About Psychology: Do You Have a Psychology Paper to Write?

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The end of the semester is coming up faster than you might think, and you know what that means...due dates for research papers, essays, and other end-of-term assignments! Even if you have been procrastinating, it's not to late to get started. In this week's newsletter, learn more about:

Still Haven't Picked a Topic? Here Are a Few Ideas
Have a big psychology term paper to write and no idea where to begin? Check out some of these great topics for psychology papers to spark your creativity... Learn more

How to Write a Psychology Paper
Writing a research paper, essay, literature review or other written assignment can be a daunting process. In addition to actually writing the paper, you need to develop a strong topic idea, find relevant research organize your information. While the task may seem monumental, you can simplify the process by following some very simple steps... Learn more
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Confused About APA Format? Here Are Some Examples
APA format is the official style of the American Psychological Association and is generally used for writing in psychology, eduction, and other social sciences. Learn more about how to create APA format papers with these tips, guidelines, and examples... Learn more

How to Write a Title Page
Almost all types of psychology writing require a title page. How should a title page look? What elements are necessary? Learn how to prepare a title page in APA format... Learn more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

About Psychology: Will Training Your Brain Increase Your IQ?

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"Brain training" is big business. Chances are you've seen products such as apps and games that promise to train your brain, improve your cognitive abilities, and even make you smarter. But does all this brain training really work? This week's features include:

 

Does Brain Training Really Increase IQ?

Can playing brain games really make you smarter? Two recent studies explore this question and offer some interesting results that might surprise you... Learn more

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What Do IQ Scores Mean, Anyway?
Have you ever wondered what it means to have a low, high, or average high IQ? Discover how these scores are calculated and what they mean... Learn more
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Will Having a High IQ Make You More Successful?
People with high IQ's also tend to be more successful, right? Research suggests that IQ can help, but it isn't the only factor that determines success.... Learn more

 

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IQ or EQ: Which Is More Important?
Some experts suggest that your EQ might be more important than your IQ. Could emotional intelligence really matter more than traditional intelligence?  Learn more

 

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