About Psychology: 5 Key Components of Emotional Intelligence

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology In today's newsletter discover what some experts believe are the five essential qualities you need to become emotionally intelligent. If you are interested in learning more about your own emotional intelligence quotient (EQ), then be sure to take the emotional intelligence quiz to learn more.   The 5 Key Components of Emotional Intelligence Psychologist and author Daniel Goleman suggests that you need five key things to be emotionally intelligent. Discover what these skills are. Search Related Topics:  emotional intelligence  motivation  self-awareness The Most Famous Social Psychology Experiments Ever Performed Social psychologists have performed many famous (and sometimes controversial) studies. Learn more about some of the most notorious experiments. Search Related Topics:  stanley milgram  obedience  social psychology Why Do We Dream? - Top Dream Theories Have you ever wondered why you dream? While we don't yet fully understand why we dream, some of the top experts have weighed in with a few theories. Search Related Topics:  dreams  states of consciousness  What Is Cognitive Dissonance? Do you ever feel uncomfortable when your beliefs don't match up with reality? Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as cognitive dissonance. Search Related Topics:  cognitive dissonance  cognitive psychology  Related Searches Survey Questionnaire Self Service Study of Psychology Positive Psychology Self Esteem Featured Articles Adult Neurogenesis: Can We Grow New Brain Cells? Music and Personality The Seven Characteristics of Heroism What Is Behaviorism and How Does it Work? Erik Erikson Biography (1902-1994) Why Do We Forget? Some of the Top Reasons   More from About.com Sign-up for a Recipe of the Day! Never wonder what’s for dinner again. Sign up to receive some of our most popular recipes delivered to your inbox daily. 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! 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: 80 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Psychology

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology One of the great things about psychology is that it is a huge and diverse field so there is always something new to learn. In this week's newsletter, check out our list of 80 different things that you might not know about psychology.   80 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Psychology If you've ever wanted to know more about psychology, here are 80 amazing facts about topics such as the brain, development, social behavior, and personality. Search Related Topics:  psychology facts  social psychology  personality Why Do We Dream? Some of the Top Theories Have you ever wondered why you dream? While we don't yet fully understand why we dream, some of the top experts have weighed in with a few theories. Search Related Topics:  dreams  states of consciousness  What Is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem describes a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Discover why this is so important and the role it plays in motivation. Search Related Topics:  self-esteem  self-actualization  abraham maslow What Is an Attentional Bias? Attentional biases can cause people to ignore important information and can influence the decision-making process. Learn more about attentional biases and the impact they can have. Search Related Topics:  attention  decision-making  Related Searches Study Psychology A2 Level Psychology Psychology Studies Psychology Articles Self 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 a Recipe of the Day! Never wonder what’s for dinner again. Sign up for to receive some of our most popular recipes delivered to your inbox daily. 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! 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 We Take Credit for Success & Blame Others for Failure

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology A cognitive bias is a type of error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. Cognitive biases are often a result of our attempt to simplify information processing. They are rules of thumb that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions with relative speed. Unfortunately, these biases sometimes trip us up, leading to poor decisions and bad judgments. In today's newsletter, learn more about some of the most common cognitive biases that influence how you think. What Is the Self-Serving Bias? The self-serving bias is a common type of cognitive bias. Discover how this bias works and explore some real-world examples. Search Related Topics:  self-serving bias  cogntive biases  self-esteem What Is an Attentional Bias? Attentional biases can cause people to ignore important information and can influence the decision-making process. Learn more about attentional biases and the impact they can have. Search Related Topics:  attention  decision-making  What Is a Confirmation Bias? Confirmation biases can prevent us from considering important information when making decisions. Learn more about how the confirmation bias works. Search Related Topics:  confirmation biases  cognitive biases  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:  self-serving bias  cogntive biases  self-esteem Related Searches Credit Service Psychology Attribution Self Service Service Specials Featured Articles Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? 8 Types of Nonverbal Communication Common Defense Mechanisms 3 Psychology Careers With a Strong Job Outlook The Difference Between Classical and Operant Conditioning 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