How can psychology apply to your everyday life?
Do you think that psychology is just for students, academics, and therapists?
The following are some practical uses for psychology in everyday life.
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To increase your motivational levels when approaching a task, use strategies derived from research in cognitive andeducational psychology.
One of the most famous studies on this topic looked at three distinctleadership styles.
Communication
Communication involves much more than how you speak or write.
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Research suggests thatnonverbal signalsmake up a huge portion of our interpersonal communications.
The termemotional intelligencerefers to your ability to understand both your own emotions and those of other people.
Your emotional intelligence quotient is a measure of this ability.
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According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, yourEQ may actually be more importantthan your IQ.
To become more emotionally intelligent, consider some of the following strategies.
Decision-Making
Research incognitive psychologyhas provided a wealth of information about decision making.
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By applying these strategies to your life, it’s possible for you to learn to make wiser choices.
The next time you gotta make a big decision, try using some of these techniques.
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One study found that workers could more than triple their savings by using some of the following strategies.
A study found that repeated test-taking may be a better memory aid than studying.
How can you apply these findings to your own life?
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When trying to learn new information, self-test frequently for cement what you have learned into your memory.
Take the belief that multitasking can help you be more productive.
Use lessons from psychology to increase your productivity more effectively.
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Health
Psychology can also be a useful tool for improving your overall health.
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