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Simply Psychology: Saul Mc Leod: Psychodynamic Approach
The first psychodynamic theory of personality came from researcher Sigmund Freud. McLeod takes a historical approach to presenting these theories as they evolved in this article.
Other
Personal Site: Careers in Psychology
Site contains information on psychology careers. Included are many links to information that is mentioned within the article.
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Facial Expressions
The American Psychological Association discusses whether facial expressions accurately reveal emotions and other details about the personality.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Attitudes and Cognitive Organization
This resource provides a paper from 1946 by Fritz Heider on how attitudes of one person can influence the attitudes of others. A very basic concept put into detail.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Social Psychology Basics
This site from the Shippensburg University has a wealth of information about social psychology. This page focuses on person perception and the mental structures involved. You can also find information on self defense, prejudice, social...
Other
Great Ideas in Personality Behaviorism
Comparative analysis of Behaviorism and more clinical psychological theories of behavior. Behavioristic arguments, criticisms of Behavioristic arguments, and Behavioristic responses are presented. References, suggested readings and...
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Great Ideas in Personality: Behaviorism
Chart detailing Behaviorism as a school of thought in Psychology. Organized into three sections: Behaviorist Arguments, Criticisms of Behaviorist Arguments, and Behaviorist Responses to Criticisms.
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Personality
A definition of personality is provided with a link to information about personality disorders.
Other
The Personality Project: Personality Theory and Research
This is an introduction to personality research, explaining the rationale and scope of current personality research. The project is a product of the Personality, Motivation and Cognition laboratory at Northwestern University.
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Psych Central: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Presents a brief overview of Antisocial Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Psych Central: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Features a brief overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Psych Central: Dependent Personality Disorder
Provides a brief summary of Dependent Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Borderline Personality Disorder
One page discussion on Borderline Personality disorder (BPD) that includes symptoms, causes, and available treatments.
Other
Collin College:general Psychology: Abnormal Behavior and Psychological Disorders
Explains the many different categories of abnormal behavior, and the subcategories in each group.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Borderline Personality Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page brief discussion of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of borderline personality disorder.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Antisocial Personality Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of antisocial personality disorder.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Avoidant Personality Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page report of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of avoidant personality disorder.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Beyond Science?: Paper Personality
Investigate the claims of handwriting analysts by designing and implementing an experiment to test how well handwriting matches or reflects personality. Discuss the pros and cons of using handwriting analysis in a job application process.
Other
Wynja: Analytic Psychology
Provides an explanation of Carl Jung's theories about the unconscious and archetypes. Discusses how these theories relate to the individuation process.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology
Gives biographical overview and explanations of Adler's theories.
Other
Psychology Today: Parenting: Decision Making
Decision making is one of the most important skills your children need to develop to become healthy and mature adults. This article gives tips on raising good decision-makers and reviews the process of decision-making.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Jean Piaget
This is an excellent resource on the life and work of the Swiss educational psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980).
Other
St. Thomas University (Canada): Raymond Bernard Cattell 1905 1998
Page provides an extensive biography of and dedication to Raymond Bernard Cattell and his contribution to the field of psychology. Each link provides a detailed description and tribute to Cattell himself.
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow: Critical Reviews
This site is designed to be used by psychology students at the university level, but it provides helpful instruction for anyone writing critical reviews of non-fiction. Instruction includes everything from how to be critical to...