Dualism - The Mind/Body Problem.
Are we controlled by our mind or our body? Is our brain our mind. Start with this introduction to the 400 year old debate.
Short explanations of 10 different specialty areas in Psychology that require graduate education. Includes Clinical, Counselling, Developmental, Educational, Experimental, Health, Industrial/Organizational, Psysiological, School and Social Psychology.
The origins of Psychology in America are detailed in this essay. Training in medicine, theology, education or philosophy stirred these early writers to contribute to the literature through writings on the mind, associationism, punishment, morals, excitement, reason, and the development of thought and feeling. Notably there are two women who receive credit for their contributions.
An online booklet prepared by the National Acedemy of Sciences detailing guidelines for responsible conduct in research. Includes information on treatment of data, authorship, conflicts of interest, etc.
Many courses in Psychology require students to make a "poster presentation' as is found at many Psychological Conferences. But most studetns do not have an idea of how to even begin let alone to make an effective poster. Turn to this on-ine tutorial for help.
This is an on-line version of the original 1918 book on writing style. It has saved the academic life of many students. Read it. Get to know it now before you begin to write that first essay. Follow it. Live by it.
I especially like Section V: Words and Expressions Commonly Misused: Check it out. Have you made any of these mistakes.
An alphabetic listing of just about every problem that you face when writing. Is it effect or affect? Assure, ensure, or insure? And may I end a sentence with a preposition? It's all here.
A collection of guides borrowed from Russ Dewey's PsychWeb. Includes information on Undergrad Study Tips, Graduate School info and help, and Career Info.
