Classic study by B. F. Skinner concerning learned behavior in a pigeon.

Chapter 3 of a psychology textbook. It explains how abnormal behavior patterns are classified, the DSM, standards and methods of assessment, and the sociocultural and ethnic factors that may need to be taken into account during...

Summarizes a textbook chapter on abnormal psychology, providing an overview of different approaches to psychological disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and characteristics of...

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

Looks at what contributes to the formation of a group, and at three factors that influence a group's behavior, including groupthink, groupshift, and deindividuation. Includes a quiz.

Distinguishes obedience from compliance and conformity, and looks at Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments and Philip Zimbardo's prison experiment. Factors that were found to elicit obedient behavior are listed, and the impacts these...

Researcher Lawrence Kohlberg took Piaget's work further to better comprehend and establish the stages of human moral development. How does moral development match moral behavior?

This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. "Video Game Usage and Aggressive Behavior" questions are provided on this resource.

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

Explains what prejudice and discrimination are, with examples, and the differences between them. Also looks at how social norms may influence behavior, causing an increase in the level of prejudice.

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...

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.

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.

Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.

Article reports on the science behind being "hangry" - a term that refers to the grumpiness that often accompanies hunger. Includes video.

"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.

Read about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the treatments associated with this disease. OCD Online provides general information about the disease and includes write-ups on successful treatment through cognitive-behavioral therapy.

This page provides biographical information and references to the work of Gestalt psychologist Wolfgang Kohler.

This Access Excellence class project describes what students need to raise and train rats using the methods pioneered by the psychologist B.F. Skinner.

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

The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides practice questions related to a passage about marital disruption and divorce.

Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.