Social Psychology; Achievement Motivation; Self; Stigma; Stereotyping; Prejudice. My main research examines the influence of individual differences, group stereotypes, and situational factors on ...
Achievement is most commonly associated with a letter grade, percentile, standardized mean, or other metric. A relentless pursuit of an A grade often obscures, if not obstructs, the learning process.
Recipient of the first British Psychological Society Doctoral Thesis Award has been selected as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
American Enterprise Institute: Testing Theories of Why: Four Keys to Interpreting US Student Achievement Trends
Although national test scores provide clear evidence on student achievement across time, they do not illuminate what is driving gains or losses. Nonetheless, careful examination of test scores can ...
Testing Theories of Why: Four Keys to Interpreting US Student Achievement Trends
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It arose as a discipline distinct from philosophy in the late 19th century.
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. [1][2] Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feelings, and motives.
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, utilizing scientific methods to understand and modify behavior. Psychologists often look at human behavior from different perspectives, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints.
Psychology uses scientific research, studies, and observations to describe, explain, predict, and change our behavior—the ultimate goal being to improve how well we function in life. The word psychology comes from combining the Greek words “psyche” (meaning “spirit” or “soul”) and “logia” (meaning “study of”).