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Psych Topics, What Is... Wednesdays Posted onMarch 1, 2017November 28, 2017

What is Geropsychology?

By David Becker Aging is a fundamental part of being human. Although we all wish to live long and prosper—as the saying goes—and to continue enjoying the good things in […] Read More

Psych Topics, What Is... Wednesdays Posted onNovember 2, 2016November 28, 2017

What is Telemental Health?

By Susan Herman Telemental health (TMH) is the use of telecommunication technologies to provide behavioral health services such as assessment, education, treatment, counseling and consultation. It refers both to live, […] Read More

Psych Topics, What Is... Wednesdays Posted onSeptember 7, 2016November 28, 2017

What Is Disenfranchised Grief?

by Timothy McAdoo It’s clichéd but true that everyone grieves in different ways. Grief is almost always seen as a private matter that elicits widespread sympathy. But, people also grieve […] Read More

Psych Topics, What Is... Wednesdays Posted onAugust 17, 2016November 28, 2017

What Is the Seat of Mind?

by Timothy McAdoo Is your mind inside your skull? When you’re thinking, do you “feel” or “hear” the thoughts inside your head? These questions may seem to have obvious answers, […] Read More

Psych Topics, What Is... Wednesdays Posted onJuly 6, 2016November 28, 2017

What is Psycholinguistics?

by Chris Kelaher   Psycholinguistics is the scientific combination of psychology and linguistics. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology 2ed (Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2015):   Psycholinguistics n. […] Read More

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