About Psychology: The 16 Traits You Need to Be a Great Leader

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology What makes people great leaders? Are they born that way? Do life experiences mold them, or do aspects of the situation play a role? While many experts would agree that all of these factors contribute to the emergence of leadership, research has shown that people who possess certain personality traits are more likely to become great leaders. Do you have any of these 16 traits? 16 Traits You Need to Be a Great Leader Few have all of these qualities, but experts suggest that great leaders tend to have many of these personality traits. Search Related Topics:  leadership  personality traits  Related Searches Positive Psychology Survey Questionnaire Study Psychology Research Psychology Psychology Anxiety Featured Articles   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 What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Start the School Year Off Right

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Some of you might already be back in school, while others are gearing up for the start of the new term. In this week's newsletter: Discover which classes you really need Learn how you can save money on your psychology textbooks Brush up on your study skills Which Psychology Class Should You Take? Before you begin any new semester, it is important to select your psychology courses wisely. The classes you take now can have an impact on how long it takes to graduate, so a little careful planning can definitely pay off. It is essential to consider your career goals, such as what specialty area you are interested in and whether or not you plan to attend graduate school in psychology or a related discipline. Before You Buy a Psychology Textbook Buying textbooks can be expensive, especially for psychology students who must purchase several substantial hardback volumes each semester. Before the new term begins, get a list of all of your required textbooks and then start thinking of ways that you can save money on each book. Check out our list of the best ways that you can save money on psychology textbooks to find a few great ideas. Search Related Topics:  psychology homework help  psychology books  Tips for Studying Psychology As you begin any new course, it is a good idea to sit down and evaluate your homework habits and study skills. At the beginning of the semester, the sheer amount of information heaped upon you can seem overwhelming. The key is to develop a focused study strategy that will help you memorize and retain information from class readings, lectures, discussions and notes. Search Related Topics:  psychology study tips  psychology homework help  How to Succeed in Psychology Classes Convinced you're going to fail that psychology class? Not so fast! Here are five things you can do to succeed in your psychology classes. Search Related Topics:  academic resources  psychology homework help  Related Searches Psychology Notes Psychology Courses School Psychology Study Psychology Psychology Graduate Featured Articles Cognitive Psychology Social Psychology History of Psychology Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Academic Resources for Psychology Students   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 What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: 10 of the Most Common Phobias

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Phobias are one of the most common disorders, affecting approximately 10-percent of adults. Not surprisingly, spiders, snakes, and heights are some of the most common fear objects. Learn more about 10 of the most common phobias. 10 Common Phobias   Pteromerhanophobia, also known as the fear of flying, is just one of the most common phobias. Related Searches Psychology Today Social Psychology Study Psychology Anxiety Psychology Fears and Phobias Featured Articles 5 Little-Known Facts About Famous Psychologists Who Was Kitty Genovese? 7 Common Memory Mistakes   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   More About Phobias What Is a Phobia? An A to Z List of Phobias Take the Phobia Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: 5 of the Most Controversial Psychology Experiments

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Some of the best-known psychology experiments are also some of the most controversial. In today's newsletter, we will take a closer look at: A few of the most shocking  and controversial psychology experiments Why many websites perform psychological and behavioral experiments The basics of conducting a psychology experiment Psychology Experiments That Will Leave You Stunned There have been a number of famous psychology experiments that are considered controversial, inhumane, unethical, and even downright cruel. Thanks to ethical codes and institutional review boards, most of these experiments could never be performed today. Search Related Topics:  stanford prison experiment  milgram obedience experiment  learned helplessness Is Your Favorite Website Performing Psychological Experiments On You? Facebook and OKCupid admit that they have experimented on users, but just often do websites perform such experiments? The answer might surprise you. Search Related Topics:  psychology experiments  naturalistic observation  research ethics How to Conduct a Psychology Experiment Conducting your first psychology experiment can be a long, complicated and intimidating process. It can be especially confusing if you are not quite sure where to begin or which steps to take. Learn more about how to conduct a psychology experiment. Search Related Topics:  psychology research methods  psychology experiments  What Is Experimental Psychology? Experimental psychology is an area of psychology that utilizes scientific methods to research the mind and behavior. Learn more about the history of experimental psychology and what experimental psychologists do. Search Related Topics:  experimental psychology  psychology research methods  Related Searches Psychology Jobs Social Psychology Clinical Psychology Behavior Psychology Study Psychology Featured Articles Careers in Psychology History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Personality 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 What Is Psychology? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything What Do Dreams Really Mean?   Follow me on: Advertisement