Tables of Contents Importance of Cognitive HealthEffects of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Cognitive HealthEffects of Social Isolation on the ElderlyEffects of Social Isolation on a ChildEffects of Social Isolation in Adolescence Together, we’re sharper, livelier, and more engaged. If we’re alone too long, we can start to decline physically and emotionally. That downswing, in turn, takes a toll on healthy brain functioning — a truth the global pandemic’s safety measures, such as physical distancing, drive home with full force. In a recent study reported in Scientific Reports, older adults whose social activities were turned upside down by the pandemic […]

The more we learn about humanity, the more we realize there is to learn –– about our behaviors, cultures and societies, our interactions with one another, and our individual thought processes. In the past few centuries, as the physical sciences developed, so did cultural and humanitarian research fields. With new technologies and more access to travel from one continent to another bringing us closer, it’s becoming even more important to understand ourselves and how we interact. Sociology and psychology are two of the most important social sciences, with their influence felt throughout humanitarian research fields and into popular culture. Major […]

Psychology involves the study of behavior and the mind, a discipline with roots in the ancient world that has grown into a thriving field of professionals devoted to the mental health and well-being of millions of patients. As the discipline matured in the 20th and 21st centuries, different approaches to mental well-being have emerged. For students interested in pursuing a career in psychology, one key difference in these approaches is worth exploring: that between social psychology and clinical psychology. Understanding Social Psychology Social psychology can be defined as the study of behavior in a social context, emphasizing behavioral responses to certain […]

The range of human emotions is wide, varied, and complex. Every experience and memory we have affects us differently and influences the way we might respond to new experiences. Navigating human psychology requires emotional intelligence and an ability to read people, as well as a deep understanding of what drives human behavior and what makes us act, think, and feel the way we do. Psychology Overview Psychology is the study of human behavior as influenced by our conscious and unconscious minds. Psychologists study the brain and its expressions through counseling, therapy, and other strategies, rather than a direct clinical evaluation. There […]

Psychology is the study of the mind, a discipline that encompasses topics such as cognition, emotion, human development, and the biological and social aspects of behavior. If you’re interested in the field, you may want to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology. Explore the similarities and differences of the two degrees, from curricula and career paths to job outlook, so you can choose the best program for your goals. An Overview of the Two Degrees A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology usually features courses in social psychology, psychology and ethics, […]

For many years, white men dominated the counseling field in the U.S., along with most other professions during the first 200 years of the country’s existence. Most higher learning institutions did not admit women, and few admitted men of color. This inequality still influences the counseling field today. In 2015, the American Psychological Association reported that 86% of psychologists in the U.S. were white, 5% were Asian, 5% were Hispanic, and 4% were African American. That distribution doesn’t reflect the country’s demographics: 60.4% white, 18.3% Hispanic/Latino, 13.4% African American, and 5.9% Asian, according to 2018 census data. The racial and […]

Why are we the way we are? It’s one of the oldest questions in human existence. After all, human beings are nothing more than 46 chromosomes, their genetic instructions duplicated across trillions of cells. Despite the fact that 99.9% of our DNA is identical, all 7.5 billion people on Earth are unique. We have different personalities, wants, needs, and likes. How is that possible? Developmental psychology is the study of how and why individuals turn out the way they do. This discipline examines growth and change throughout the human lifespan, studying factors that influence habits, personality, preferences, and health. Dedicated […]