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Primary
Other

Psychological Self Help: Anger and Aggression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about anger and aggression.
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Website
Other

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The website is an excellent resource for those with obssessive-compulsive disorder and also for those just wanting to know more about this disease. Learn how OCD is diagnosed and check out information on how the disease is treated and...
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Website
Other

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Its Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into question/answer format, this website is a good introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read about the causes and treatments associated with OCD and learn how this disease can be managed through behavior therapy.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Why Seeing Ice Powers Sends Shivers Down Your Spine

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on the effect that seeing images of extreme cold can have on the physical body. Includes video.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alfred Binet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of French psychologist, Alfred Binet, who invented the first practical intelligence test, the Binet-Simon scale.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Wilhelm Wundt

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Wilhelm Wundt, one of the founding figures of modern psychology, and the first self-proclaimed psychologist.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Creating False Memories in Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a study in which scientists implanted false memories in the minds of rats. Includes a video.
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Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Psychology: Brain & Behaviour

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your speed in this game reviewing brain and behavior terms and concepts.
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Website
Other

Sacnas: The Biography Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
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Primary
Scientific American

Forget Survival of the Fittest: It Is Kindness That Counts

For Students 9th - 10th
A psychologist probes how altruism, Darwinism, and neurobiology mean that we can succeed by not being cutthroat. Is it possible?
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Article
Other

Verywell: Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the eight stages of psychosocial development studied and defined by psychologist Erik Erikson.
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Article
Other

Verywell: Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg studied and established the six stages of moral development. Cherry presents a concise article detailing Kohlberg's theory and its stages.
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Article
Other

Verywell: What Is Nature Versus Nurture?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Other

Verywell: What Is Sociocultural Theory?

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition and supporting details explaining what sociocultural theory is and its role in the world. Russion scientist Lev Vygotsky initiatedthe study of the sociocultural theory.
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Handout
Other

National Association of School Psychologists: Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief mission statement for the school psychologist. It contains an annual report in PDF format that outlines what a school psychologist does and where they work. Includes examples of the types of problems that...
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Article
Other

Psychology: Kendra Cherry: Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Summary Chart

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list identifying psychologist Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. Find the conflict, events, and outcomes of each of the eight stages.
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Website
Other

Psychotherapy Guild: Professional Disciplines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Psychotherapy Guild, lists and describes various types of professionals who practice psychotherapy.
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Article
American Psychological Association

What Makes Kids Care?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sometimes a site just has to be read - and parents - read this one! If a key element to ending senseless violence is teaching children to care about their fellow humans, this article gives some guidance on how to teach just that.
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Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
Study what roles genetics and the environment play in human behavioral development. This is a learning module which includes the reading assignment, a quiz, and PowerPoint program.
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Handout
Other

Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
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Article
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Obsessive Compulsive Behavior and the Types of Treatments

For Students 9th - 10th
This college-level student study describes obsessive-compulsive behaviors, its causes, and treatment.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Why Do We Hate Love?

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Why Do We Hate Love?" by Robert Firestone, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Anti Social Networks? We're Just as Cliquey Online" by Laura Sydell

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Anti-social Networks? We're Just as Cliquey Online" by Laura Sydell, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Website
Other

Personal Site: Careers in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on psychology careers. Included are many links to information that is mentioned within the article.