Psychology and Education
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Understanding the Long-Term Memory
When people talk about memory, they often refer to the long-term and short-term memory. As the name suggests, long-term memory lasts a long time, ... -
The Working Memory and Short-Term Memory
When it comes to the anatomy of the brain and its functions, people often speak of short-term memory and working memory. Some use it ... -
10 Disturbing Facts About Teen Dating Violence
According to Choose Respect (a national initiative), some dating patterns start early in life that cause violence throughout a person’s lifetime. This initiative aims ... -
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Explained
Have you ever wondered what motivates us to do the things we do? Well, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a widely known theory that ... -
The Psychology of Academic Achievement
If you’ve taken any Psychology 101 course, the age-old “nature vs. nurture” debate was likely covered. While the debate has yet to be settled ... -
How Mindfulness Fits into the American School System
In the western world, we often equate mindfulness with the image of Buddhist monks meditating peacefully under a tree. While that image doesn’t exactly ... -
Positive Psychology: The Key to a Thriving Classroom
When we think of psychology and psychiatry, traditionally, we think of “fixing” or solving some form of a mental conundrum or psychopathology. However, with ... -
The Psychology of Academic Achievement
If you’ve taken any Psychology 101 course, the age-old “nature vs. nurture” debate was likely covered. While the debate has yet to be settled ...