Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Biological Foundations
Virtual learning course on human biology and brain function and how it affects our behaviors. Extensive collection of engaging materials, assignments, and activities for review.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Brains Behind 'Where's Waldo?'
What makes you notice someone in a crowd? Why do some things stand out, while others melt into the background? In this experiment you can investigate the psychology of how things get noticed, by studying how our brains perform a visual...
National Institutes of Health
Spatial Short Term Memory Pinpointed in Brain
Examine this press release to understand methods used in the science of psychology to pinpoint functions of the brain.
Other
Psych Web: Psychology: An Introduction: Chapter Three: States of Consciousness
Discusses in detail what consciousness is, its function, how scientists study it, and four different states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs. Includes comprehension questions throughout.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Principles of Psychology by William James
Complete volumes of the two volumes of this work are available for study.
Other
Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder
Examined are factors that increase the risks of bipolar disorder: psychological, environmental, genetic, neuro chemical, and difference in brain structure and function.