Education

Over the last century, psychology has had a major influence on American education.

Educational psychologists have been major players in the measurement of student performance, for example. They have also conducted much of the research on learning.

Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology

What You Can Do

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Middle school malaise
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Off campus and into the "real world"
Lifestyle changes, increased independence and high unemployment rates can make graduating from college a stressful time.

Getting Help

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Resilience Guide for Parents & Teachers
Children may face such problems as adapting to a new classroom or being bullied by classmates. Teachers can help them build resilience.