Industrial psychology is also known as organisational psychology – or as I-O psychology. It is one of the many fields of psychology, and deals with issues pertaining to the psychology of the workplace. Furthermore, industrial psychology aims to maximise productivity in working environments, and to tackle matters regarding workers’ mental and physical health. I-O psychologists [...]
Psychometric testing is a scientific and standard method of testing used to measure an individual’s behavioural style and mental capabilities. Psychometric testing is a combination of two techniques of measurement, namely cognitive ability and personality or behavioural tests. The purpose of psychometric testing is to measure an individual’s suitability for a role based on given [...]
Any event that a person finds distressing or frightening can cause trauma for that person. Trauma refers to when the individual has difficulty coping or functioning normally after a specific experience or event. Generally, a psychologist can help council a person through the trauma, teaching them coping mechanisms and giving them the support that they [...]
If you and your partner are thinking about marriage counselling, you might be wondering if, how, and when the topic of sex will come up. Most couples beginning marriage counselling are terrified of the thought of having to talk about their sex lives with a complete stranger. Other couples might be seeking help specifically because [...]
Psychologists are Mind Readers: Common Myths about Psychologists and how they are Perpetuated by Film The attitudes towards psychologists and their practice are very different today than what they were in the eighteen and nineteen hundreds. In comparison, therapists today are not as heavily criticised or viewed with as much scepticism. Overall, there is an [...]
If you have mental health concerns, it is important that you seek help. Knowing whether to see a psychologist or psychiatrist can be tricky, as there are many similarities between the two. However, there are also many differences, so it is important that you know the difference so that you can find a professional who [...]
The word ‘psychotherapy’ tends to freak people out, and with little wonder. It conjures images of a dark underground psychiatric ward where patients are locked up and tended to by a sadistic doctor. The thrills of the cinematic industry are to blame for this fictitious image. While it makes a useful show in horror films, [...]
Strategies in anger management allow you to control and safely express your anger instead of letting it control you. Anger, which can vary from mild and fleeting irritation to full-blown rage, is a regular emotion. The physical changes that accompany anger – such as that strong beating heart and rush of adrenaline – and the [...]
