Provides an overview of the various theories of how to explain abnormal behaviors.

Read about four theories related to deviance and criminology which have emerged within the past 50 years.

Extensive information about four perspectives of learning theories, and the models that have been developed under each. These include the behaviorist perspective, the cognitive perspective, the humanistic perspective, and the social...

Presents some of the major theories of learning, their principles, and how they impact learning. Covers constructivism, behaviorism, Jean Piaget's developmental model, brain-based learning theory, control theory of motivation,...

Lists many models and theories of learning. Each one links to the summary of an article. A paid subscription is necessary to access the full article. But if a definition or brief explanation of a term is needed, the summary should...

Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg studied and established the six stages of moral development. Cherry presents a concise article detailing Kohlberg's theory and its stages.

Questions related to the electronic structure and atomic chemical behavior of acid and bases.

Controversial paper arguing the premise that behaviorism, while well intentioned, has evolved as an insidious, dangerous view of human nature that contradicts our basic conceptions of individuality, morality, and free will.

Explains how structural functional theory can be used to explain social deviant behavior. Describes four functions of deviance that were identified by Durkheim, and the deviant and conformist ways that individuals respond to...

Discusses the basic concepts of kinetic molecular theory and presents animations illustrating the behavior of molecules in a closed box. Requires Java.

A very detailed article on the characteristics of waves and wave behavior. It discusses the influence waves have on the marine environment and the global climate, the physics of wave motion, the interactions between waves and wind, wave...

This complicated yet interesting article describing the discovery of asymmetry between the behavior of matter and antimatter.

Instructional module focusing on the early work of Charles Darwin. Discusses Darwin's key role in supporting and describing the theory of evolution as driven by natural selection. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links...

Looks at attribution theory, and error and bias in interpreting the behavior of others. Goes on to list and describe factors that influence attraction to others.

An article featuring ego psychologist, Erik Erikson's research of psychosocial behavior in humans. Understand the eight stages of his theory.

Lists and describes defense mechanisms. Provides an exercise for readers to match situations/behaviors with a defense mechansism.

An article featuring the ongoing philosophical debate over psychology's nature versus nurture. Cherry clarifies the differences between the two schools of thought and provides the changes in theory over the years.

A short summary introducing the concept of homeostasis, with links to related words and more detailed information.