About Psychology: Fascinating Facts About the Human Brain

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In this week's newsletter, learn a few interesting facts about the human brain, including: How big your brain is How much of your brain you really use Whether drinking alcohol will kill brain cells   Fascinating Facts About the Human Brain Have you ever wondered just how big the brain is? Or what the brain is made of? Here are ten quick facts about your brain... Learn more Search Related Topics:  the human brain  biopsychology  neurons How Big Is the Brain? Just how big is the average human brain? Discover more about the brain's weight, length, and the role that brain size plays... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  neurons  memory How Much of Your Brain Do You Really Use? You've probably heard that you only use approximately 10 percent of your brain. How accurate is that oft-repeated figure?  Learn more 7 Common Myths About the Brain There are a lot of myths out there about the human brain, but researchers have made discoveries about the truth behind some of these popular misconceptions... Learn more Search Related Topics:  the brain  neurons  brain damage Related Searches Social Psychology Brain Psychology Study Psychology The Human Brain Brain Facts Featured Articles Psychology Dictionary - Psychology Terms from A to Z Careers in Psychology History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy   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 Do External Rewards Impact Your Behavior?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology We are taking a closer look at how extrinsic and intrinsic motivation influence our behavior. In today's newsletter, you can find more about: How extrinsic motivation influences your actions The power of intrinsic motivation The key differences between the two types of motivation And one fascinating psychological phenomenon that actually reduces intrinsic motivation   How Do External Rewards Impact Your Behavior? When you want to get someone to do something, such as getting your kids to do their homework, what is the best way to motivate them? Extrinsic motivation can be very effective in many situations, but some researchers suggest that it is not always the best choice... Learn more Search Related Topics:  extrinsic motivation  intrinsic motivation  reinforcement A Closer Look at Intrinsic Motivation When was the last time you did something just for the enjoyment of the activity itself? When you pursue an activity simply for enjoyment, you are doing so doing so because you are intrinsically motivated. Discover why intrinsic motivation can be such a powerful force... Learn more The Difference Between Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation can both impact behavior, but in different ways. Explore some of the differences between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation... Learn more Search Related Topics:  extrinsic motivation  intrinsic motivation  What Is the Overjustification Effect? Sometimes offering a reward for a behavior can actually decrease intrinsic motivation to pursue an activity. Discover why this happens and the impact it can have on motivation... Learn more Search Related Topics:  intrinsic motivation  extrinsic motivation  reinforcement Related Searches Child Psychology Social Psychology Psychology for Kids Positive Psychology Study Psychology Featured Articles What Do I-O Psychologists Do? Why Study Psychology? Are You an Extrovert or an Introvert? An Introduction to Child Development A Quick Look at Freudian Theory Entry-Level Psychology Careers   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: The Psychology of Solving Problems

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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 some of the ins and outs of the problem-solving process, including: The mental steps we go through to solve problems Some of the common strategies we use to come up with solutions A few of the obstacles we face when we are trying to resolve a problem The Problem-Solving Cycle Problem-solving is a mental process that involves discovering, analyzing, and solving problems. The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue. Learn more about the steps in problem-solving... Learn more Search Related Topics:  problem-solving  cognitive psychology  creativity Problems With Solving Problems The problem-solving process certainly isn't perfect, and we often run into errors that lead us to make the wrong choices. Discover some of the common issues that make solving problems more difficult... Learn more Search Related Topics:  problem-solving  cognitive psychology  What Is Functional Fixedness? Functional fixedness can sometimes prevent us from thinking of novel or creative solutions to problems. Discover how this type of cognitive bias and how it sometimes impedes the problem-solving process... Learn more Search Related Topics:  functional fixedness  problem-solving  cognitive biases What Is the Representativeness Heuristic? The representativeness heuristic is one type of mental shortcut that we use when making decisions or judgments. Discover how this heuristics and how it can lead to cognitive errors... Learn more Search Related Topics:  heuristics  cognitive psychology  decision-making Related Searches Mental Psychology Psychology Course Social Psychology Psychology Careers Psychology Tests Featured Articles Psychology Dictionary - Psychology Terms from A to Z Careers in Psychology History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy   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