URSP B.S. in Psychology

28/10/2025

Challenge the fantasy and close the loop.

28/10/2025

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and sh...

28/10/2025

According to Richard Davidson, neuroscientist and psychologist, the pillars of a healthy mind include awareness, connection, insight and sense of meaning and purpose. Cycling happens to move towards these fours pillars.

1. The rhythmic motion of pedaling helps you stay present in the moment, making you become aware of your body, breath, and surroundings.

2. Cycling builds social and environmental bonds. Whether riding with other cyclists or other commuters, cycling nurtures belonging and community spirit, promoting empathy and cooperation. Choosing to bike connects you to your environment and local spaces.

3. Quiet moments on the road allow self-dialogue and emotional processing, stimulating reflection and problem-solving.

4. Whether your reason to bike is to reduce your carbon footprint, achieve a healthy body, save from transport expenses, or reduce pollution and road congestion, a ride is always full of meaning and purpose. Cycling aligns lifestyle with values.

28/10/2025

On this day (October 29, 2021), The American Psychological Association formally apologized for its longstanding contributions to systemic racism, marking a milestone in psychology’s institutional self-reflection.

The apology acknowledged psychology’s participation in racial injustice through biased research, discriminatory practices, and silence in the face of oppression. But it also reaffirmed a renewed commitment to equity, inclusion, and healing, both in psychological science and in society.

Today, we are reminded that psychology is not neutral.
It is a living, evolving discipline that must continue to confront its own past to shape a more just and compassionate future.

https://www.apa.org/about/policy/racism-apology

14/10/2025

03/10/2025

🎉👏 Congratulations to the 24 proud alumni of URS Pililla for successfully passing the Psychometrician Licensure Examination! 🧠✨

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and you now carry with you not just the title, but also the responsibility to make a positive impact in the field of psychology and in the lives of others. 💙💛

The whole URS Pililla community celebrates this milestone with you — may this be the beginning of greater opportunities and meaningful contributions to society. 🌟



📷: Prof. Liezel R. Francisco

07/02/2025

Happy Birthday Alfred Adler! Today, we celebrate the legacy of Alfred Adler (1870–1937), the brilliant mind behind Individual Psychology! 🌟 His groundbreaking work emphasized the power of social connections, purpose, and overcoming feelings of inferiority to lead a fulfilling life.

💡 "Follow your heart, but take your brain with you." – Adler

Let’s honor his wisdom by striving for personal growth, community contribution, and mutual respect in our daily lives. 💙

28/01/2025

28/01/2025

28/01/2025

PAPJA early bird registration is EXTENDED until February 7, 2025!!!

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