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Each chapter in this book has specific web references to sites relevant to that chapter. However, in this chapter some psychology sites of general relevance are introduced. American Psychological Association The official site of the professional organization for American psychologists. Interesting in many ways but has a useful section for students. Various APA policy documents are to be found here too. The website of the main professional organization for UK psychologists. Much improved site and certainly much better than the original which the book described rather generously as "modest but effective". The new site is easier to navigate and has a much more professional feel. If your University or college library subscribes to BPS journals then you should be able to access them from her have access to some BPS journals from here. Extracts from the organization’s monthly magazine, The Psychologist are available here too. Australian Psychological Society Any organisation which has as its motto "Good thinking!" just had to be included here. Canadian Psychological Association Available in French and English. American Psychiatric Association Classy, professional and frequently updated site covering issues affecting American Psychiatry. Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos / Spanish Psychological Association Official site of the Spanish Psychological Association. Many documents and news items in English. A fun interactive site which enables you to submit any date in the calendar and be told almost instantly which event happened on that date over the past 100 years or so. Find out which famous psychologist you share you birthday with from their database. No, I’m not, actually, but thanks for asking. Constructivism index of papers A useful starting point for anyone wanting to pursue the ideas of constructivism further. Plomsky's Guide to writing research reports A definitive guide to writing research reports following approved American Psychological Association rules on referencing and format. The nice thing about guides like this on the web is that you can search using keywords for the paragraph you need. There are also ‘hyperlinks’ which help you jump through the document to find what you need. Electronic Reference Formats (As recommended by the American Psychological Association) This web page explains in detail how you should cite web pages if you refer to them. You should find this useful if you want to refer to information you find from the web pages mentioned in this book. Superb site with extensive, up-to-date content on almost every aspect of psychology. Heavy US focus but all-in-all a superior quality website with a strong emphasis on support for those interested in academic rather than pop psychology. Outstanding search engine and useful articles on careers, essay writing and courses in psychology.
A website devoted to Sir Karl Popper covering his life, ideas and publications The Ism Book: A Field Guide to the Nomenclature of PhilosophyA useful guide to all the ‘isms’ in philosophical, religious and social theorising. Very user friendly and reliable.
Creativity Web - resources for Creativity and innovation A popular interactive site designed to showcase interesting exercises and ideas about creativity. Plenty of links to other creativity sites.Relativity on the World Wide Web Given that Einstein’s theory of relativity is often held up as a good theory, it might be an idea to have a look at it. Game Theory (server currently not available @ 12 May 2001 ) A page that deals with a theory that has had considerable impact in biology, economics and more recently psychology. Game Theory attempts to explain how to or more rational individuals try to anticipate how each other will act.
An first rate resource for the learning about the structure of arguments and their analysis University of Northern Colorado - Guide to Arguments and their Evaluation A more systematic site that the Glossary above, and with the unique added feature of an invitation to send in your arguments for assessment by philosophy lecturers and students at UNC. Possibly too much time on their hands. Still, an excellent site with a light touch.
Bill Trochim’s Centre for Social Research Methods A breathtaking hypertext guide to all things methodological. A quantitative bias but very comprehensive and authoritative. The Knowledge Base is an electronic textbook on research methods in the social science which continues to expand. American Psychological Association Ethics Guidelines Award-winning multimedia on-line psychology laboratory featuring interactive experiments in memory, auditory and visual perception learning and cognition hosted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Some experiments require users to download a small plugin, but it's worth it.
Qualpage - Qualitative Research Resources A directory of qualitative resources on the web Two sites that are regularly updated and cover conferences, books, research projects and pre-publications on qualitative research. Excellent site dealing with narrative psychology - interpreting human life as a structured text particularly the storied nature of human conduct. Australian Psychological Association code of ethics Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics Candanian Psychological Association code of ethics Spanish Psychological Association Ethics English version of COP’s code of ethics. Writing a Review Article for Psychological Bulletin (page currently not available @ 12 May 2001) A wonderful page outlining the main skills involved in writing review articles. For our purposes this article can be read as a clear practical guide to writing inductively in psychology since the main thrust of the piece is how to present specific pieces of evidence from a wide range of sources to present a clear general conclusion.
Probably the most thorough and reliable source of information on social psychology on the web. Social Cognition Paper Archive and Information Center A database of abstracts and articles in experimental social psychological approaches to cognition. Also contains links to other social psychology sites. Biographical and bibliographic details on Stanley Milgram Nice little interactive site devoted to the detailed analysis of social behaviour. A good example of how reductionism in social psychology can be a helpful orientation in the right context. Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion and the World Wide Web A fascinating article applying ELM to advertising on the world wide web. A must for any psychologist interested in the web. An interesting site which promotes QuizCards to support Open University psychology courses. However, the on-line examples make a useful little interactive exercise in their own right for all psychology students. Each answer comes with a full explanation and book reference. Invaluable for Open University psychology students. The website is mentioned here under Chapter 7 as the questions on social psychology are particularly worth looking at.
International Society for Theoretical Psychology "an international platform for theoretical and meta-theoretical analysis in psychology" with a special focus on critical psychology. Radical Psychology Network provides information on international aspects of research, teaching and policies relevant to critical psychology Bolton Institute Psychology Page Includes links to the critical psychology information hosted by the Discourse Unit (also known by the snappy title of as Centre for Qualitative and Theoretical Research on the Reproduction and Transformation of Language, Subjectivity and Practice). The ‘Virtual Faculty’ is an international group of psychologists, anthropologists and philosophers who share an interest in social constructionist ideas (particularly those relating to what we have termed ‘discourse analysis’ here) Centre for Critical Psychology Contains amongst other things a useful introductory guide to critical psychology
Developmental Psychology links from Social Psychology Network Probably the best jumping off point for high quality links to developmental psychology on the web. Part of Scott Plous’ Social Psychology Network project. Computers in Teaching Initiative links to Child Psychology Sites An interesting set of tutorial exercises on Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg and other child psychologistsSocial Science Information Gateway (SSIG) to child psychology One of many first rate collections of web resources from SSIG European Society for Developmental Psychology The ESDP web site with book reviews and further internet links. Information and links based around the 100th anniversary of Vygotsky’s birth in 1896.
Cognitive and Psychological Sciences on the Internet A joint UK-US venture to bring together internet resources on cognitive psychology together. Links are also provided to electronic discussion groups An electronic archive of articles in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience and linguistics. A useful resource for keeping track of terminology in cognitive science.
The full text of Darwin’s classic including a glossary "which has been given because several readers have complained to me that some of the terms used were unintelligible to them". Bless him. The pages of the excellent Monash University Journal Psyche, which publishes articles on issues regarding consciousness and its analysis. The articles are peer reviewed and authoritative. Wide range of topics covered from animal consciousness to vision and consciousness. Consciousness Studies Web Page The University of Arizona pages on Consciousness Studies encourages the promotion of open, scientifically rigorous and sustained discussions of all phenomena related to the mind. The pages cover conferences, publications, lists of relevant webpages and on-line courses on contemporary consciousness studies. While the primary focus is on neuroscientific approaches a balance is sought between the ‘hard’ approaches of artificial intelligence and the ‘soft’ approach humanism and philosophy (their terms, not mine). The Wellcome Department of Cognitive Neurology Images, interactive experiments and detailed study notes on brain structure and function with particular reference to neuroimaging techniques, from University College, London. Try the ‘neuroscience resources’ link for the most comprehensive cognitive neurology list on the web. Searchable database of articles from the leading international journal of neuroscience and related fields.
Outstanding collection of authoritative resources for all aspects of the study of personality, including tips for students, links to research labs and definitions of key concepts. Personality - An electronic textbook A handy guide to all the main personality theories. Less comprehensive that the Personality Project, but still provides good coverage of main aspects of personality. Sigmund Freud and the Freud Archives Contains links to full texts of some key early works by Freud Interesting site which contains amongst much else amateur movies showing Freud with his family and friends filmed between 1930 and 1939 in Vienna, Paris and London Take a virtual tour of Freud’s main home in London. Combines information on academic, clinical and support group work effectively. A comprehensive US site dealing authoratively with all aspects of mental health.
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