What shapes our self-esteem? Our self-views, or others' opinions? Brain scans show how low self-esteem is wired in the brain.

Some theories are still being tested, while others have fallen out of favor. Some compete while others complement one another. A look at some major ideas in personality psychology, both historical ...

discursive psychology and critical psychology. It presents research and theory that embed human action in social, cultural and interpersonal contexts. The book provides conceptual tools for thinking ...

Jan-Willem van Prooijen, associate professor of psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Dr. van Prooijen said people are often drawn to conspiracy theories after major diasters as a way of ...

W.E.B. DuBois also used conflict theory to explain racism in the late 1800s. He conducted in person research with Black ...

Cognitive load theory (CLT) is one of the most important theories in educational psychology, a highly effective guide for the design of multimedia and other learning materials. This edited volume ...

Animal characters in children's books can significantly boost their theory of mind skills, which are essential for ...

Belief in conspiracy theories is very widespread, the product of normal human psychology, and extremely influential and dangerous. About half of Americans believe in one or more of the common ones.

The University of Wyoming's Department of Psychology is your first stop to creating a life-long career in social and behavioral sciences. We strive to provide students with training in psychological ...

Massey’s MSc (Psychology - Health Psychology) addresses these goals with a broad view of health and wellbeing that integrates theory, research, and practice. Students develop strong understandings of ...

A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science challenges the theory that early fertility primarily benefits ...