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Learning is a complex process that defies easy definition and description. This module reviews some of the philosophical issues involved with defining learning and describes in some detail the characteristics of learners and of encoding activities that seem to affect how well people can acquire new memories, knowledge, or skills. At the end, we consider a few basic principles that guide whether a...

Early life experiences exert a profound and long-lasting influence on physical and mental health throughout life. The efforts to identify the primary causes of this have significantly benefited from studies of the epigenome—a dynamic layer of information associated with DNA that differs between individuals and can be altered through various experiences and environments. The epigenome has been hera...

Evolution or change over time occurs through the processes of natural and sexual selection. In response to problems in our environment, we adapt both physically and psychologically to ensure our survival and reproduction. Sexual selection theory describes how evolution has shaped us to provide a mating advantage rather than just a survival advantage and occurs through two distinct pathways: intras...

People have a deep intuition about what has been called the “nature–nurture question.” Some aspects of our behavior feel as though they originate in our genetic makeup, while others feel like the result of our upbringing or our own hard work. The scientific field of behavior genetics attempts to study these differences empirically, either by examining similarities among family members with differe...

Because of its ability to determine cause-and-effect relationships, the laboratory experiment is traditionally considered the method of choice for psychological science. One downside, however, is that as it carefully controls conditions and their effects, it can yield findings that are out of touch with reality and have limited use when trying to understand real-world behavior. This module highlig...

Psychologists test research questions using a variety of methods. Most research relies on either correlations or experiments. With correlations, researchers measure variables as they naturally occur in people and compute the degree to which two variables go together. With experiments, researchers actively make changes in one variable and watch for changes in another variable. Experiments allow res...

As our society increasingly calls for evidence-based decision making, it is important to consider how and when we can draw valid inferences from data. This module will use four recent research studies to highlight key elements of a statistical investigation. Learning Objectives: - Define basic elements of a statistical investigation. Describe the role of p-values and confidence intervals in statis...

This module provides an introduction and overview of the historical development of the science and practice of psychology in America. Ever-increasing specialization within the field often makes it difficult to discern the common roots from which the field of psychology has evolved. By exploring this shared past, students will be better able to understand how psychology has developed into the disci...

We are bombarded every day with claims about how the world works, claims that have a direct impact on how we think about and solve problems in society and our personal lives. This module explores important considerations for evaluating the trustworthiness of such claims by contrasting between scientific thinking and everyday observations (also known as “anecdotal evidence”). Learning Objectives -...

Is fear creating a set-back in reaching your goals, dreams and intentions? In today's episode Diane gives you insight to what she does for a little brain boost to reach the next level. Attitude of mind is in your control. Do not underestimate your own abilities - you are free to choose to challenge yourself - every step of the way to succeed. From this moment forward, choose your future - make a p...

Inspired by the best-selling book by Maxwell Maltz, I share an easy to remember picture of the successful personality. Just remember the word Success. The success-type personality is composed of: Sense of direction Understanding Courage Compassion Esteem Self-Confidence Self-Acceptance You must have courage everyday to risk making mistakes, risk failure, risk being humiliated. A step in the wrong...

Scientific research has been one of the great drivers of progress in human history, and the dramatic changes we have seen during the past century are due primarily to scientific findings—modern medicine, electronics, automobiles and jets, birth control, and a host of other helpful inventions. Psychologists believe that scientific methods can be used in the behavioral domain to understand and impro...

The journey has begun.  Join me as I navigate through the Psychology -100 Course at Queens University, on-line course.   Learning Objectives Describe factors that impact adjustment to post-secondary education, and that predict success. Understand that psychology is a broad science that integrates diverse approaches and methodologies that have their roots in other disciplines (e.g., Biology, Mathem...

You are going to love this! As part of my journey in understanding the world of psychology I came across a paper written in 1956 which explains why we remember certain things like phone numbers and identification numbers that are grouped in sevens, plus or minus two. Then we go on the journey of noticing the number 7 throughout history and in everyday occurrences. There is psychology behind the nu...

You deserve to obtain knowledge you need to succeed in life. But who teaches you how to learn - how to learn? The jump from high school to University, College, Trade School or frankly, life can be daunting. Today's episode will provide you with some tips and tricks on how to set yourself up for success. This does not have to be overwhelming if you break it down to smaller segments. I am going to Q...

"A healthy person is primarily motivated by their needs to develop and actualize their full potential and capacities." Abraham Maslow. We all have the same needs in life, but do we truly understand how they work? Today we discuss how the hierarchy of needs will allow you to build the life that you deserve. Understand that we all have the same potential to create an inspired life. Don't know what y...

Would you like to get into better shape? Have you started and stopped an exercise regime too many times to count? Then you will want to tune-in to today's episode which will provide you with some great ideas on how to start a fitness habit. Begin by reminding yourself why you want to improve on your health. Remind yourself that you want to improve on your fitness because you love your body, not th...

Failure is not in your Destiny so you must keep moving along the pathway. If you don't know what to do, ask for guidance. Today will give you some tips on how to level-up your life by seeking guidance - you will be rewarded. Each scroll contains a principle that will drive a bad habit from your life and replace it with a good one. Put your unlimited potential to good use. Stay Grounded, stay smili...

The power of the made up mind allows you to move into action without fear. Think about something you've accomplished and how nothing was going to stop you from reaching your goal. That's powerful.  Today will give you some tips on how reminding yourself to 'act now' will let you live your life with purpose. Each scroll contains a principle that will drive a bad habit from your life and replace it...

If you want to grow and multiply abundance, you must nurture yourself. You deserve a better life and you deserve to reach your goals. Today will give you some tips on how choice can help you create a vision for the future. How choice creates your destiny and how choice will improve your life a hundred fold. Each scroll contains a principle that will drive a bad habit from your life and replace it...

In order to have a Balanced life you need to focus on what you can control. Today I will give you some tips on how to reset your mindset when emotions get the best of you. When someone is nagging or trying to sabotage your efforts, keep these four words handy - "This too shall pass" Each scroll contains a principle that will drive a bad habit from your life and replace it with a good one. Put your...

The key to great wealth is in mastering your emotional self. Our emotions are like tides, always ebbing and flowing. Today will give you some tips on what to say to yourself in order to control your emotions, which will change your life. Self-awareness is the first step. Each scroll contains a principle that will drive a bad habit from your life and replace it with a good one. Put your unlimited p...

Can sand flow upward in the hour glass? Maximize your time by being present and choosing what you are will to sacrifice for a better future. We all know that it's easy to stretch out time and waste those precious moments. Today will give you some tips on how to stop reliving past errors and greet each day with joy. Each scroll contains a principle which will drive a bad habit from your life and re...

Join us as we live an inspired life from the readings of Og Mandino and The Greatest Salesman in the World. Success and Happiness is possible as you listen daily to the 10 scrolls - a small price to pay for an inspired life. What could you do to increase your knowledge and improve upon yourself? Remember these secrets and it will change your life. Each scroll contains a principle which will drive...

Join us as we live an inspired life from the readings of Og Mandino and The Greatest Salesman in the World. Success and Happiness is possible as you listen daily to the 10 scrolls - a small price to pay for an inspired life. Carry the seeds of Success with you to where the green grass grows. Remember these secrets and it will change your life. Each scroll contains a principle which will drive a ba...