| The Role Of A Forensic Psychologist At A Crime Scene |
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Posted Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 5:14 am
A forensic psychologist plays a valuable role in the criminal justice system, even more so at a crime scene. Though not dealing directly with bodies or physical evidence, a forensic psychology practitioner tries to identify a perpetrator using psychological principles and tools.
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| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist |
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Posted Friday, Sep 23, 2011 5:15 am
Online therapy, or e-therapy, is a new tool in mental health treatment that, according to John M. Grohol, Psy.D., is basically “Internet-mediated technology to foster a helping relationship online.” Through online therapy, a counseling psychologist provides general suppo |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Antisocial Personality Disorder (sociopathy) |
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Posted Friday, Aug 26, 2011 7:28 am
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) can be quite a debilitating psychological disorder. In patients it can hinder the establishment of friendship, foster a reckless disregard for safety and cause a child to become rather problematic, among other things. If not treated at an early |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Acute Stress Disorder |
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Posted Friday, Aug 5, 2011 5:17 am
A variation of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder is a high-anxiety syndrome characterized by major anxiety symptoms within a month of a traumatic event. In the field of health psychology, Acute Stress Disorder is a newer diagnostic term that was added into |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Graduate Program Options For Psychology Majors |
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Posted Friday, Jul 22, 2011 9:15 am
A bachelor’s degree in psychology is a great stepping stone for applying for a psychology graduate program. Only those with a master’s or Doctorate degree can practice as counselors or psychologists in a professional capacity. If, however, entering a psychology graduate program isn |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| An Introduction To Biopsychology |
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Posted Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 8:59 am
Biopsychology is a rather complex science, but it’s really a field of psychology with a strong focus on the brain. Your brain is the command center for everything that goes on in your body. Biopsychology is the study of why the brain is the command center and how it influences behaviors, |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Color Psychology The Relation Between Color And Human Response |
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Posted Friday, Jun 24, 2011 11:14 am
There are many types of treatments available for diseases like allopathic, homeopathic, chiropractic treatments to name a few. There is a heightened awareness among people on what they consume as medicines and for this reason many people are slowly getting away from allopathic treatments and medicin |
| Author: Nicholas Brian |
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| Music For The Mind: The Psychology Of Music |
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Posted Friday, Jun 24, 2011 5:10 am
According to British psychologist Glenn Wilson, music plays a very central role in the lives of people and is ranked highly among pleasures including sex, food and drink. Aside from the enjoyment of listening to tunes or composing symphonies, studies show that music of all genres ca |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Starting Your Own Psychology Practice |
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Posted Friday, Jun 17, 2011 7:20 am
If you are a psychologist, you have probably considered what life would be like if you owned your own private practice. While the idea of owning your own practice may seem exciting, the thought of stepping out on your own may be a little frightening. This article will explain how you can take charge |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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| Social Anxiety Disorder |
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Posted Monday, May 23, 2011 10:06 am
A person with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) possesses an irrational and excessive fear of being in social situations. The disorder leads people to be afraid that they will do something to embarrass or humiliate themselves in public. This fear is accompanied by intense anxiety and feelings that stran |
| Author: Helping Psychology |
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