Does Psychology make a Difference in Our Lives?

Phil Zimbardo thinks so..Does Psychology make a Difference in Our Lives?

Mr. Psychology has a message for AmericaDemonstrate that "psychology makes a significant difference in our lives." Increase respect and appreciation for psychology. Communicate psychology's contributions more effectively to the media. Show how psychology enhances education across the curriculum. Work to make APA and psychology more diverse and globally sensitive. Aid the nation's recovery from Sept. 11 (or other national catastrophes)Giving Psychology Away to the PublicAre we too modest?Who is the public?How on earth do we do that?Do we have to?

What weve already done and ways to expand.Psychological Testing and AssessmentEmpirical Keying and its usefulnesseven since this Zimbardos article.-AmazonBabyCenterE-harmony and related sites

Other things psychology has already donePositive reinforcementIntrinsic vs. extrinsic motivationWhat constitutes a reinforcer though?Psychological TherapiesSelf-Help Bookser self directed changeDynamic development Across the LifespanParenting stylesJohn Watsons ApproachDr. Spocks approachHot saucingPsychological stressUnconscious Motivation

And even morePrejudice and DiscriminationHumanizing Factory WorkPolitical Polling

www.psychmatters.orgPssstits the APAs sneaky way of getting you to visit their websiteHighlights of where psychology can go nextHuman FactorsCriminal JusticeEducationThe power of touch and healingTechnology to solve problems