Curated OER
The Human Memory
This is a well-designed, creative lesson to help students learn more about the human memory. Working in pairs, students complete tasks and gather data. Excellent websites for resources are also provided.
Curated OER
Caffeine and Nicotine
High schoolers research the effects of caffeine and nicotine online.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Stress and Health
Virtual learning unit on the theories of personality and the study of stress. Students will find a variety of engaging activities including a personality test, introvert/extrovert experiment, presentation, and video series in addition to...
Other
Psychological Testing: Test Types
Click on the links to learn about each different type of psychological testing.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Psychological Testing
Provides detailed information on psychological testing, describing its history and the many types of tests.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Personality Psychology
This article on the psychology of personality gives information on the two traditional models, discusses the "N" and "S" personality types, and briefly mentions criticisms leveled at the two models.
Other
Psychology Information Online: Forensic Psychology
Gives a definition of forensic psychology and gives area of law where forensic psychology might be used.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Changes in Empathy Throughout Medical School and Residency
This study resource from Khan Academy provides assessment practice for the MCAT's social sciences passages section. This practice resource includes the article "Changes in Empathy Throughout Medical School and Residency" with practice...