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Get a 'Know Thyself' poster. Psychology Careers. Untitled. The Ekmans' Atlas of Emotions. Welcome to the Atlas of Emotions This atlas was inspired by a series of conversations between the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman about the science of emotions. With the help of Stamen Design and Paul’s daughter, Dr. Eve Ekman, this tool was created to be a visual journey through the world of emotions. Learn more about the work of Paul Ekman at www.paulekman.com. What it’s based on In June 2014, Paul Ekman sent a survey to 248 of the most active emotion researchers in the world to establish the consensus that provided the scientific basis for this atlas. 76%Enjoyment is universal How to navigate This collection of maps is an opportunity for you to explore the landscape of emotions, where they come from, and the effects they can have. Psychology. Brain Games Season 4.

When it comes to making a decision, whether we're taking sides on a complex political issue or simply deciding when and where to cross the street, we habitually extol the virtues of using something called common sense. As sociologist Duncan C. Watts defines it, common sense is "the loosely organized set of facts, observations, experiences, insights, and pieces of received wisdom that each of us accumulates over a lifetime, in the course of encountering, dealing with, and learning from, everyday situations. " In more basic terms, it's our brain's ability to perceive the world in a common way . But what is the nature im of this universal wisdom that we see ourselves as having—this internal logical compass on which we place so much faith?

As it turns out, what we think of as common sense is just another shortcut that our overworked brains have developed, which enables us to make countless decisions in the course of a day, sometimes without even being consciously aware of the process. The 13 Top Online Psychology Games. BBC Science | Human Body and Mind | Psychology Tests & Surveys. Material Results. DNA from the Beginning DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using... see more DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity.

The science behind each concept is explained using animations related to DNA topics, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links related to DNA. There are three sections, Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and the excellent photographs of researchers and their labs.For information and credits on the development of DNA from the Beginning, go to Material Type: Simulation Author: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Date Added: Apr 11, 2000 Date Modified: Nov 24, 2015 Name the Bookmark Collection to represent the materials you will add Edit the information about the material in this {0} ePsych.

Case Study Collection - Search Results. Records 1 to 42 of 42 A Case of a Pheochromocytoma “Rollie Hendrix,” a 35-year-old husband and father of three children, has been experiencing headaches and palpitations of increasing frequency and severity over the past six months. In addition, he has had periods of intense anxiety and pan... A Case of Mistaken Memory? This case explores the fundamental principles of memory, eyewitness accuracy, and police questioning techniques in witness identification in a criminal case. By studying the details of an actual series of attacks and the subsequent police investigation...

A Case of Seasonal Affective Disorder “Melanie Johnson” is a 32-year-old accountant who has moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, from her hometown of Sarasota, Florida. For the first time in her life, she has been experiencing periods of depression, lethargy, and excessive sle... A Rush to Judgment? Abnormal Psychology in the Hundred Acre Wood In 2000, Sara E. Are You Blue? Emily and Dr. Extrasensory Perception: Pseudoscience? Tracy Ore's Life Happens. Life Happens: A Work, Class & Access to Resources Exercise Created by:Tracy E. Ore, Professor of Sociology, Saint Cloud State University This exercise is intended to aid participants in understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on an individual's life chances. Developed in 1998, I have recently revised it, assigning income levels to the "families" based on data from the 2000 census as well as a recent occupational salary survey.

This exercise has been done in a variety of settings, from an hour class to a semester long project, with participants working in groups as families, getting a life situation or two a week (in the form of a "life happens" card) and reporting periodically on the status of their families. Note: some of the information is specific to Central Minnesota so you may need to change things for your location. You are welcome to use this exercise. If you have questions, feel free to contact me. Life Happens Instructions Life Happens Cards Back to Home Page. Making Connections. Teachingedpsych - home. Psychology Podcast and Blog. Personality Pedagogy - Main - HomePage. Correlation or Causation. Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being overweight or obese Dogs can help you live longer, as if you needed another reason to get one Research article Baby teeth may identify ADHD People with happy spouses may live longer Taller people more prone to cancer Checking phones in lectures can cost students half a grade in exams These 3 personality traits affect what you earn -- but only after age 40 Watching too much TV can KILL you Internet use in class leads to lower test scores Multiple sclerosis: Is yawning a warning?

Risks of harm from spanking confirmed by analysis of five decades of research One hour of extra screen time drags down teenagers' grades Lack of sleep may shrink your brain Low self-esteem "shrinks brain" Religious experiences shrink part of the brain To spoon or not to spoon? Why you should talk to your baby Study suggests Southern slavery turns White people into Republicans 150 years later actual study here Early language skills reduce preschool tantrums, study finds OMG! Demos | GoCognitive.