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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.
Primary
Other

Concordia: Sex, Gender and Social Roles

For Students 9th - 10th
College lecture notes. Discusses gender and social roles. Sections include: Gender Role Acquisition, Theories of Gender Role Acquisition, Do Women and Men Differ?, Making Sense of it all.
Article
Other

Simply Psychology: Social Facilitation

For Students 9th - 10th
The concept of social facilitation is explained, and the research done by Norman Triplett in 1898 into the co-action effect. Also discusses the audience effect. These two factors influence whether someone can be influenced or inhibited...
Primary
Other

Miami University: Escalation of Commitment in Extreme Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
"Being part of a social society, we are required to be a part of countless groups in order to be an effective member of society". A discussion on group behavior and social patterns. Clear language and articulate discussion.
Primary
Other

Miami University: Intergroup Bias in American Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines intergroup bias in American culture. They discuss the levels of bias and try to explain why it happens. At the bottom of the page there are links to different places where bias takes place (political, academic, and...
Article
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.
Activity
Other

Personality research.com: Cognitive Social Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses cognitive theories of learned behavior including Bandura's Observational Learning (Social Learning).
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness

For Students 7th - 8th
Martin Seligman coined the term "positive psychology" to describe his exploration of how people can improve their own happiness. In this report from 2002, ABC News explains Seligman's research and findings in the field of positive...
Website
Other

English Made in Brazil: Vygotsky

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the social aspects of language acquisition according to Vygotsky.
Activity
Other

Austin Community College: Gender and Sexuality

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides notes from a college Psychology class from Austin Community College. Discusses the causes and effects of gender stereotyping and gender polarization.
Article
Other

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the Sociocultural theories of Lev Vygotsky and discusses their impact on educational psychology.