About Psychology: 5 Ways to Improve Your Attention and Concentration

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Do you feel like you lack focus? Does your mind keep wandering during important meetings? Then this newsletter is for you. Learn more about five steps you can take to improve your attention and concentration. 5 Ways to Improve Your Attention and Concentration Ever feel like your attention span is too short? Here's five quick things you can do to improve your attention and get back on task. Search Related Topics:  attention  multitasking  focus Related Searches Brain Improve Memory Attention Learning Psychology Psychology Studies Memory and Attention Featured Articles How Do Psychologists Define Self-Esteem? How Attentional Biases Influence Your Decisions Why We Favor Information That Confirms Our Existing Beliefs 3 Of the Best Careers in 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? Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Surprising Truth 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: Why Doing Things On Autopilot Can Be Risky

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In today newsletter, learn more about: Why doing things on autopilot can be so risky Why we tend to think attractive people are also smart and kind How the brain tunes out irrelevant things and focuses attention  What Is Automaticity? Automaticity involves performing actions without really thinking about them. Learn more about how this happens as well as the possible benefits and risks. Search Related Topics:  automaticity  learning  attention What Is the Halo Effect? The halo effect can have a powerful influence on the impressions we form of others. Discover the impact this cognitive bias has on your decisions. Search Related Topics:  halo effect  cognitive biases  edward thorndike How Does Attention Work? Attention involves both our ability to focus on relevant stimuli and tune out irrelevant stimuli. Learn more about how the brain accomplishes this. Search Related Topics:  attention  the brain  What Is Habituation? What happens after a stimulus has been presented over and over again? Learn more about what habituation is and why it occurs... Read more Search Related Topics:  habituation  behaviorism  Related Searches Psychology Careers Psychology Jobs Study Psychology Psychology Learning Child Psychology Featured Articles Operant Conditioning: What You Need to Know 8 of the Best-Known Child Development Theories 9 High-Paying Psychology Careers What Is Sensory Adaptation? The Differences Between Psychologists and Psychiatrists 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? Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Surprising Truth 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Psychology: What Is Habituation?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology What Is Habituation? What happens after a stimulus has been presented over and over again? Learn more about what habituation is and why it happens. Read more Search Related Topics:  habituation  behaviorism  What Is the Average IQ? Ever wonder what the average IQ is? Learn more about the average IQ on most modern tests of intelligence. Search Related Topics:  iq scores  intelligence  What Is Sensory Adaptation? Sensory adaptation is a process that involves a change in sensitivity to a constant stimulus. Learn more about how this works and why it happens. 10 Women Who Changed Psychology While the contributions of women are often neglected in the history of early psychology, many pioneering women help make psychology what it is today. Search Related Topics:  women in psychology  anna freud  melanie klein Related Searches Psychology Learning Psychology Studies Social Psychology Psychology Research Stimulus Psychology 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? Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Surprising Truth 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement