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Anita Soekarno

HistoryOfPsychologyTimeline - 2 views

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    Interactive timeline on the history of Psychology, though not much information provided for each event/psychologist. Students will be encouraged to do discover on their own.
Anne McDonough

Haunted History: The Lost Souls of Pennhurst - 2 views

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION Lost Souls of Pennhurst In 1908 Pennhurst Asylum in eastern Pennsylvania was built to house and care for epileptic, disabled and "feeble-minded" patients, but after a few years Pennhurst became dangerously overcrowded,The result was rampant abuse, neglect and horrific conditions. The spirits of the patients and abusive employees still roam the halls of the asylum today.
Sue Kabotoff

Your Bleeped Up Brain - Episode Guide and TV Schedule - 0 views

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    This is a great series that really gets you thinking about brain function and how our minds can 'trick' us. it is on the History Channel, though and they do request that you have a subscription or app for viewing.
rgallerno

Classics in the History of Psychology -- Topic Index - 0 views

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    This York University page contains detailed studies and a wealth of information for students studying psychology.
Sarah Moes

History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian - 4 views

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    This is an interesting article on a neural treatment currently being researched called transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS). It explains how the treatment is currently being tested, potential future uses, and even some criticisms. Although it's a secondary source, references are made to where the primary source studies can be found.
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    If neuroscientists are right, you'll soon be able to sharpen your focus and boost your memory by recharging your brain-with electricity
Sarah Moes

History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian - 0 views

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    Fun articles to capture students' interest in psychology
Joseph Bearns

Top Documentary Films - 5 views

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    This site has 50+ documentaries in the psychology section. Much of them deal specifically with the brain, but if you scour the society section, you can find some good sociocultural documentaries. It is also helpful for history classes.
Sarah Moes

Most Will Administer Shocks to Others When Prodded by 'Authority Figure' - 0 views

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    WASHINGTON - Nearly 50 years after one of the most controversial behavioral experiments in history, a social psychologist has found that people are still just as willing to administer what they believe are painful electric shocks to others when urged on by an authority figure. Jerry M.
Sarah Moes

A Class Divided - 4 views

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    I use this for my social psych unit.
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    One of the most requested programs in FRONTLINE's history - the story of a teacher's daring lesson in discrimination.
sloaneschubert

theory_of_knowledge_international_baccalaureate.htm - 2 views

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    To this end, the student must first examine the filters of knowledge or Ways of Knowing: emotion, logic, language, and perception before he launches out into the larger considerations of Areas of Knowledge : math, natural science, social science, history, art, and ethics.
Hannah McNeill

BBC Documentary on Mind control - 4 views

A great BBC documentary which looks into the history of mind control, and key studies such as Pavlov's dogs and Milgram. Lots of great interviews and footage.

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ynodland

Encyclopedia of Psychology - Psychology Websites - 1 views

shared by ynodland on 11 Nov 13 - Cached
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    This is an Encyclopedia of Psychology that can be usefull to search about the history of psychology, theories and other subjects.
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    The Encyclopedia of Psychology is a collection of links to many areas of psychology. Our intent is to offer the best available sites organized to further the understanding of Psychology as a science.
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    The Encyclopedia of Psychology is a collection of links to many areas of psychology. Our intent is to offer the best available sites organized to further the understanding of Psychology as a science.
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    The American psychological association is a site where student can read about a lot of topics, in a very high academic level. For some students this can be quite interesting and a good challenge, but the site contains more easy reading too, and also a lot of links and very good topics, and some huge databases.
Derek Jerrier

Why Minecraft Rewrites the Playbook for Learning - 1 views

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    You know that Minecraft is massive. But, did you know it is transforming learning? Geeky teachers have brought Minecraft to subjects ranging from history to biology to probability. The game is being rolled out to every secondary school in Northern Ireland this month.--Its a mentality the students understand.
ynodland

American Psychological Association (APA) - 4 views

shared by ynodland on 14 Mar 14 - Cached
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    The APA website has always been helpful for me when trying to plan supplemental and investigative assignments for my students.
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    Lots of information about ethics and research in psychology.
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    This provides students with access to basic information related to topics in psychology, careers, etc.
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    This site is for searching further information. It contains a lot of links to theories, articles, experiments, history, and also lots of recourses for further reading. This one can be quite helpful for student assignments.
Brenton Joubert

Interesting psychology websites for students - 6 views

Our online workshop convenor challenged me with : "If you get a chance check Antonio Damasio's Descartes' Error. Damasio is a Portuguese American neuroscientist who deals with emotions and conscio...

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