Photo by Jason Rosewell In her TED talk, Kelly McGonigal provides an alternative perspective on the impact of stress on our health and well-being. Stress is typically associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and other serious
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A recent article posted in the Guardian would grab the headline of any psychology major: “The drugs do work: antidepressants are effective, study shows”. A six-year study found that antidepressants are effective in treating mild depressive symptoms. Researchers looked at different antidepressants
The aim of the study is to examine the effect of Peer-Mediated Interactions (PMI) on the social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A nonequivalent control group time series design will allow the researcher to measure the dependent variable four
We always hear that we should put down our phones, stop taking pictures, and enjoy the moment. And the advice makes sense – viewing our experience through our tiny phone screens draws us away from real life. With spring break
Read More Effect of Photography on Experiences by Maya Metser
Perhaps the top competitor to my love of psychology is my love of philosophy. Both fields pursue similar subjects such as the nature of mind, identity, and free will and are thus fields that will always be in dialogue with
Read More How Has Psychology Contributed to Philosophy? by Spencer Judd
