Other
Alcohol: The Aggression Elixir?
Discussion of the relationship biological factors including high testosterone or low serotonin levels has on the affect of alcohol related aggression.
Other
Psychology Today: Bystander Effect
The bystander effect is explained, followed by a lengthy collection of articles on numerous aspects of the bystander effect. Topics include, for example, how does a bystander think, how to stop being a bystander, and cyberbullying, to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Animal Groups Benefits and Disadvantages
Third graders read short passages about animals that live in groups and participate in a discussion about how groups benefit some (but not all) animals.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 3 Ls2 1: Animal Groups
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-LS2-1: animal groups.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Language of Lying
Noah Zandan uses some famous examples of lying to illustrate how we might use communications science to analyze the lies themselves. [5:41]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are We So Attached to Our Things?
Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. But why do we become so attached to things? Christian Jarrett details the psychology of ownership. [4:34]
Other
Utilitarian.org: An Argument for Altruism
A discussion of the pros and cons of altruism and utilitarianism. The author defends altruism and provides a convincing argument for his beliefs.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Empathy Is Not Endorsement
Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Norms and Deviant Behavior
This is a five-question quiz related to social norms and deviant behavior.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Group Dynamics in a Graduate School Classroom
Answer this five-question quiz pertaining to the passage "Group Dynamics in a Graduate School Classroom."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Interactions Questions 2
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to social interactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Interactions Questions 1
This is a 10-question quiz pertaining to social interactions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Marijuana Usage as Social Behavior
Read this passage and study the chart to answer the five-question quiz related to social aspects of drug usage.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Normative and Nonnormative Behavior Questions
Normative and nonnormative behavior questions.
American Psychological Association
Apa: Family Dynamics Related to Aggression in Boys
This site from the American Psychological Association provides research that concluded family dynamics can affect aggression in boys.
PBS
Pbs: Practice Being a Good Sport
Explore the feelings associated with winning and losing. Model possible encouraging statements to say as a winner and a loser in a game.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Altruism
PBS explores information on altruism and happiness including how it relates to positive emotions and improved social connections.
Other
Educators for Social Responsibility: Online Center
This is a free source of K-12 lesson plans and resources on international security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, violence prevention, and social responsibility.
Other
Simply Psychology: Social Facilitation
The concept of social facilitation is explained, and the research done by Norman Triplett in 1898 into the co-action effect. Also discusses the audience effect. These two factors influence whether someone can be influenced or inhibited...