Industrial-Organizational Psychology is one of the fastest-growing fields in the US. According to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, their ninth annual Top 10 Work Trends list reveals that I-O Psychology has grown by an astounding 53% in 2022. This growth is supported by US Bureau of Labor Statistics, which projects job growth to…
Leadership is a core quality that can be seen in many aspects of life. It involves the ability to motivate, inspire and guide others towards achieving success. Leadership requires strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and decision-making abilities. To better understand leadership, it is helpful to explore some synonyms for leadership such as: 1. Command: Command…
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior is a thorough and engaging textbook that covers a wide range of topics within the field of psychology. It is written by Dennis Coon and John O. Mitterer, both of whom are respected psychologists with decades of experience in the field. The book is organized into easily…
Main Terms in Social Psychology: Affect: A person’s emotional state or mood. Attitude: A person’s evaluation of a object, person, or issue. Behavior: The actions that a person takes. Cognition: The mental processes that people use to acquire knowledge. Conformity: Adjusting one’s behavior to match the norms of a group. Emotion: A feeling that is…
Employee Motivation in the Workplace What is motivation? Why is it important? How can you increase motivation in the workplace? These are some of the questions that we will be answering in this article. Motivation is defined as a desire to achieve a goal, coupled with the energy and persistence to see it through. This…
The Importance of Employee Satisfaction A satisfied employee is a productive employee. We all know that. But what you might not know is just how important employee satisfaction is to the overall success of your business. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the benefits of keeping your employees happy, as…
Research Skills: How to Gather, Evaluate and Use Information Research skills are important not just for students, but for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a new job, investigating a medical condition or trying to find the best holiday destination, being able to research effectively can make all the difference. But what makes good research? How…
What is Functional Communication Training? Functional communication training (FCT) is a type of behavior therapy used to help people with language disorders. The goal of FCT is to improve the person’s ability to communicate by teaching them new skills and strategies. FCT usually involves working with a speech-language pathologist (SLP). The SLP will first…
100 Tuesday motivational quotes to inspire you 1. “The best way to find out what we truly need is to get rid of what we don’t.” —Marie Kondo 2. “The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.” — Kobe Bryant 3. “There are seven days in the week and someday…
How to Improve Communication In a Hospital Setting One way to improve communication in a hospital setting is to ensure that all staff members are continuously developing and that they are fully trained in effective communication techniques. This can include things like active listening, providing clear and concise instructions, and being respectful of others’ time…
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