McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Abnormal Psychology: The Big Picture: Chapter Overview
Summarizes a textbook chapter on abnormal psychology, providing an overview of different approaches to psychological disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and characteristics of...
York University
Classics in History of Psychology: Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance
This page is a part of the Classics in the History of Psychology site. First published in 1959 this paper looks at what happens to a person's private opinion when he/she is forced to do or say something contrary to that opinion.
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Classical Adlerian Psychology Home Page Alfred Adler I
Home page of site that has wealth of information about Adler's theories through numerous links. This page has brief description of Adlerian Psychology and how it differs from other approaches. Hyperlinks to Readings, Adlerian quotes,...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Borderline Personality Disorder
PBS features in-depth information on borderline personality disorder (BPD) including topics such as symptoms, helping yourself, and related personality disorders. Includes links to many outside resources.
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New York Presbyterian Hospital: Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
Complete resource center for learning in-depth current information about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Find out what it is, the symptoms, available treatment options, and get links to other helpful resources.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
This learning module looks at how normal behavior is defined and perceived by society. The definitions of normal behavior shifts as societal norms change over time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a...
York University
Classics History of Psychology: Observations on the Organization of Personality
A transcript of Carl Rogers' address as the retiring President at the American Psychological Association the September 1947 Annual Meeting.
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Psychology Today: Personality
A collection of several articles addressing questions about personality such as character, traits, and temperament. Investigate ways to identify the different types of personalities and ways to work with them.
SparkNotes
Sparknotes: Psychology: Personality
An article featuring psychodynamic theories established to explain personality. The first of these theories is psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Social Cognitive Pespectives on Personality
Boundless offers an opportunity to deepen study of personality with this product identifying social-cognitive perspective limitations. Find a reading, a quiz, and a slideshow.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Psychology of Narcissism
W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists. [5:10]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nami: Mental Illnesses: Borderline Personality Disorder
From the National Alliance on Mental Illness, discover the causes, symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Provides links to many outside resources.
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Healthline: Dependent Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Dependent Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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Healthline: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Avoidant Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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Healthline: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Antisocial Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Avoidant Personality Disorder
A comprehensive look at Avoidant Personality Disorder complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder
A comprehensive look at Antisocial Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder
A comprehensive look at Dependent Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Borderline Personality Disorder
The National Institute of Mental Health provides a concise overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) focusing on symptoms, treatment, and current research.
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Psychological Testing: Test Types
Click on the links to learn about each different type of psychological testing.
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Psychology Information Online: Forensic Psychology
Gives a definition of forensic psychology and gives area of law where forensic psychology might be used.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Chapter Summary Psychology 5e
Summary of chapter in Psych text presenting several concepts on psychological disorders including: CONCEPT I: Defining Psychological Disorders, CONCEPT II: Perspectives on Psychological Disorders, CONCEPT III: Classifying Psychological...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Psychological Testing
Provides detailed information on psychological testing, describing its history and the many types of tests.