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American Psychological Association

Apa: Hindsight Bias

For Students 9th - 10th
A research article discussing how the way our impression of how we acted or would have acted changes when we learn the outcome of an event is actually a by product of a cognitive mechanism that allows us to unclutter our minds.
Article
Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: A Green Eyed Monster

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why do we get jealous? What causes the feelings? A psychology professor at WSU helps explain the feeling of jealousy.
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Duke University

Racism and Sexism: A Collective Struggle: A Minority Women's Point of View

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an article that discusses sexism and racism against women.
Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: The Social Psychology of Language Teaching

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of language teaching from a social psychologist perspective. It includes information on Ethnocentric vs. Psychocentric Views on Language Teaching.
Activity
Other

Massey University: Vygotsky

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to some of the basic concepts of Vygotskyean theory. Sections on higher and lower mental functions, intramental vs. intermental abilities, and the zone of proximal development.
Professional Doc
Other

Massey Univ.: Saying, Showing, Gesturing, and Feeling

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper by John Shotter examines language development through Wittgenstein and Vygotsky. He contrasts the theories of language development from both of these psychologists.
Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Epistemology of Perception

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a well-written, easy to understand definition of perception, as well as small mention of some of those who first introduced the concept.
Handout
Other

The Personality Project: Personality Theory and Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to personality research, explaining the rationale and scope of current personality research. The project is a product of the Personality, Motivation and Cognition laboratory at Northwestern University.
Website
Other

Crow: Resources for the Teaching of Social Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to several subcategories of social cognition such as prejudice, persuasion, attitudes, and altruism. Once you click on the topic you have a variety of sources to choose from for more information.
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University of Virginia

The University of Virginia: The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
A classic psychological text by Gustave Le Bon on crowd behavior, first published in 1896. The full text of this work is organized by chapter.
Website
Other

Perception Online: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a database of abstracts and articles about perception.
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Other

32 Keys: A Collection of Ideas About Life: Attitude

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a collection of quotes about attitude and positive thinking.
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Other

Massey University: Beyond the Individual Social Antimony

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a paper discussing Piaget and Vygotsky. It compares their similarities and differences. There is a large section on social origins of development.