Science Museum, London
Making the Modern World: Defining Mental Illness
Defining mental illness takes into account several deviant behaviors. Find out what psychologists use to determine mental disorders.
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.
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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.
Princeton University
Princeton: Gestalt Psychology
This introduction to the theories of gestalt psychology reveals the work of Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Kohler, and Kurt Koffka with visual examples.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Martin Seligman on Positive Psychology
As Martin Seligman discusses the state of psychology today, he introduces the eleventh reason to be positive. [23:46]
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Human Intelligence: Raymond B. Cattell
This site contains biographical information about Raymond Cattell, including a chronology of his education and career, list of publications, and main ideas and theories.
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The Dramatist: Henrik Ibsen
Biographical essay on Norwegian Henrik Ibsen, a dramatist who won international acclaim in the 19th century.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Sigmund Freud
Find out about the famous neurologist known as the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Going to a Therapist
This four page site from Kids Heath will help a child that is going to see a therapist. This article takes the reader through a visit to the therapist and relates how they can help a patient. It also includes links to related articles.
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Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
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The c.g. Jung Page
This site provides everything you could ever want to know about Carl Jung. Contains several in depth analysis on Carl Jung's theories.
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Psychotherapy Guild: Professional Disciplines
This site, which is provided for by the Psychotherapy Guild, lists and describes various types of professionals who practice psychotherapy.
American Psychological Association
What Makes Kids Care?
Sometimes a site just has to be read - and parents - read this one! If a key element to ending senseless violence is teaching children to care about their fellow humans, this article gives some guidance on how to teach just that.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Self Concept" by Saul Mc Leod
A learning module that begins with "Self-concept" by Saul McLeod, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Curated OER
Jean Piaget Child Psychologist
Ranked in the TIME 100, Jean Piaget stands out in the world of "Scientists & Thinkers" for his remarkable work with children. Here is the accompanying biography on the man and his work.
Donald Clark
Johann Friedrich Herbart
Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776-1841) is discussed, the German philosopher, psychologist, and educator acknowledged as the "father of scientific pedagogy."
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The Skeptic's Dictionary: Est and Werner Erhard
Werner Erhard's EST, the Erhard Seminar Training is part of the human potential movement and is an an example of what psychologists call a "large group awareness training program."
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Tip: Drive Reduction Theory
This site from the Theory Into Practice Websit provides scientific explanation of the drive reduction theory proposed by American psychologist Clark Hull. Good example and list of main principles.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw H Ill: Edward S. Kubany, ph.d.
Read a short biography of psychologist Edward S. Kubany, developer of the Trauma-Related Guilt Inventory (TRGI).
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Gwu: Triarchic Theory (R. Sternberg)
This resource presents an overview of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of intelligence, using academic vocabulary. It includes a chart & references.
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Abraham Maslow: A Current List of Books and Articles
The ultimate Maslow reference. Complete bibliographical lists of books, personal letters, articles, historical archives, etc. Great starting place for research on the man and his work.
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Personality Research: Plutchik
This site lists Plutchik's ten postulates for psychoevolutionary theory on emotions, and provides basic emotions and a basis for inclusion for each. Also includes a bibliography.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Psychological Research Ethics
This lesson will identify and describe the basic ethical guidelines for researchers as set forth by the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics.
Curated OER
Classics in the History of Psychology: Conflicting Psychologies of Learning
A 1935 paper by psychologist Clark Hull. He discusses the disagreements between different types of psychologists and gives details of how to make psychological research more scientific.
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