Introduction to Psychology
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Genderbread Person
A teaching tool for breaking the big concept of gender down into bite-sized, digestible pieces.
Husband Training
In this popular essay from June 2006, a wife tries to improve her husband by using exotic-animal training techniques.
Get up at 2:30?
From actors to Silicon Valley CEOs, some successful people wake up at ungodly hours to cram more into the day. Should you?
People Are Less Gullible Than You Think
By default we veer on the side of being resistant to new ideas.
Divisive Politics
Jonathan Haidt, PhD, talks about incivility in politics and how psychological research can help us understand each other a little better and return civility to politics.
The Psychology of Ghosting
Why People Do It and a Better Way to Break Up
Doll Cultural Study Had Impact on 'Brown v. Board'
Listen to this NPR clip about the work of Kenneth and Mamie Clark and its impact on Brown v. Board of Education.
3 Clues to Understanding Your Brain
Vilayanur Ramachandran tells us what brain damage can reveal about the connection between celebral tissue and the mind, using three startling delusions as examples.
Spurious Correlations
Correlation does not mean causation. Have some fun by looking at some interesting variables.
Research Randomizer
Need to generate random numbers or assign participants to experimental conditions? This free resource has your back.
APA Style Introduction
Check out these resources from the Purdue OWL to learn how to use APA style.
Mouse Party
Explore the ways that certain substances affect the brain in this fun interactive.
Types of Memory
Check out this engaging interactive to discover the types of memory you're using every day.
How to Meditate
Looking to learn how to meditate? Watch these videos to get started.
The Innocence Project
Explore the dramatic ways that psychology impacts the criminal justice system at the Innocence Project.
16Personalities
Get a taste for Jungian personality types with this free personality test.
What Personality Tests Really Deliver
They're a two-billion-dollar industry. But are assessments like the Myers-Briggs more self-help than science?
Group Activities: Prejudice and Discrimination
Check out these group activities from Breaking the Prejudice Habit.
6 Ways Social Media Affects Our Mental Health
It's a ubiquitous part of our lives, but how is social media affecting our mental health?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM–5)
From recent changes, to educational resources, check out this resource from the American Psychiatric Association.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
For you or for someone you love, the AFSP can be a lifesaving resource.
Finding Mental Health Resources
Visit nami.org to find the support you or someone you know needs.