American Psychological Association
Apa: Hindsight Bias
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.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: A Green Eyed Monster
Why do we get jealous? What causes the feelings? A psychology professor at WSU helps explain the feeling of jealousy.
Duke University
Racism and Sexism: A Collective Struggle: A Minority Women's Point of View
This site provides an article that discusses sexism and racism against women.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: The Social Psychology of Language Teaching
A detailed description of language teaching from a social psychologist perspective. It includes information on Ethnocentric vs. Psychocentric Views on Language Teaching.
Other
Massey University: Vygotsky
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.
Other
Massey Univ.: Saying, Showing, Gesturing, and Feeling
This paper by John Shotter examines language development through Wittgenstein and Vygotsky. He contrasts the theories of language development from both of these psychologists.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Epistemology of Perception
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.
Other
The Personality Project: Personality Theory and Research
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.
Other
Crow: Resources for the Teaching of Social Psychology
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.
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia: The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind
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.
Other
Perception Online: Homepage
This resource provides a database of abstracts and articles about perception.
Other
32 Keys: A Collection of Ideas About Life: Attitude
This site provides a collection of quotes about attitude and positive thinking.
Other
Massey University: Beyond the Individual Social Antimony
This is a paper discussing Piaget and Vygotsky. It compares their similarities and differences. There is a large section on social origins of development.