Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cognitive Biases: Anchoring
In this video, the cognitive scientist Laurie Santos (Yale University) explains the phenomenon of anchoring. She shows how arbitrary information sometimes can sometimes act as an anchor that affects our judgments in unexpected ways.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Talks: Sophie Scott: Why We Laugh
Did you know that you're 30 times more likely to laugh if you're with somebody else than if you're alone? Cognitive neuroscientist, Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Intention in Relationships: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that individuals in conflict often make assumptions about the intentions of the other person. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Intention in Relationships."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Behavioral Learning Theory
This lesson will discuss the components that support learning theorists view that habits (behavior) make up the structure of personality.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Assessment: Interviews and Direct Observation
This lesson will examine the various assessment tools utilized to measure behavior.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Defining Psychology
This lesson will define psychology and behavior. The role of scientific observation and empirical evidence will be explored. The overall and four specific goals of the field of psychology will be defined and will serve as the basis for...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Talks: Matt Cutts: Try Something New for 30 Days
Most of us have hopes and dreams to do something in our lives. Matt Cutts talks about how to turn the hopes and dreams into realities. [3:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Self Concept, Self Identity, and Social Identity
This video lesson from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource discusses how behavior is attributed to persons or situations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Situational Approach
This video lesson from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource discusses the situational approach.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Body Has a Mind of Its Own
How your body sees itself -- and the world around it -- may have a big influence on how it behaves.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: For Babies, It's Better to Like What I Like
How green beans, graham crackers, and puppets can give insight into the development of moral behavior. Babies as young as nine months appear to approve of people who like what they like - and approve of being mean to those who don't...