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Shippensburg University: Wilhelm Wundt and William James
Compares and contrasts the psychologist Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920 CE) and his theory of structuralism with the psychologist Willam James (1842-1910 CE) and his theory of functionalism.
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Shippensburg University: Sociobiology
An explanation of E.O. Wilson's rationale and meaning of the discipline he came to call "sociobiology".
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Abraham Maslow
This page from Personality Theories by Dr. C. George Boeree surveys the life and work of Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) with extensive explanations of his theories. Includes references.
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Carl Jung (1875 1961)
This detailed and illustrated overview of the life and work of the Swiss psychologist-psychiatrist Carl Jung discusses his background, how he developed his theories, the influence of Freud, and how his works influence psychiatry today.
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Shippensburg University: Attribution Theory
Course notes explaining what attribution theory is and three different models of attribution theory. These include the Correspondent Inference Theory of Heider and Jones, Harold Kelley's Covariation Model, and Weiner's Model of...
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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).
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Shippensburg: Personality Theories: Alfred Adler
Brief biography of Alfred Adler and concise examination of his theories of inferiority, social interest and birth order.
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Gordon Allport
This site, which is provided for by the Shippensburg University contains biographical information about Gordon Allport as well as an introduction to his teachings.
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Shippensburg University: History of Buddhism
An extensive resource detailing the birth and spread of Buddhism throughout India. References China specifically, including the "blossoming of schools" during the Sui Dynasty.
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Shippensburg University: Conformity and Obedience
Dr. Boeree's thoughts, theories and ideas expressed on conformity, obedience and non-conformity in society. Reading examines conformity in society and social experiments.
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Hans Eysenck (1916 1997)
This site provides a biography of Hans Eysenck with an emphasis on his personality theory. Content includes a look at various theories of temperament, and Eysenck's theory focusing on neuroticism, extraversion-introversion, and...
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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...
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Erik Erikson
Excellent site for comprehensive knowledge on Erikson's personality theory with strong emphasis on his eight stages of development. Brief biography of Erikson and history of how theories were developed.
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: b.f. Skinner
This biographical survey of the behaviorist B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) also discusses his writings (Walden II) and his theories on aversive stimulus, shaping, and the like.
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Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Karen Horney
Very good site for capturing the major tenets of Horney's major personality theories. Compares the similarities and differences in her theories and Freud's in written and chart form. Biography also included.
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Shippensburg University: An Introduction to Buddhism
University-level introduction to Buddhism. Includes a biography of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), a general history of Buddhism, and a look at many Buddhist teachings, meditations, songs, poems, and more.
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Shippensburg University: The Life of Siddhartha Gautama
A biography of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddha, complete with the story of his miraculous birth.
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Shippensburg University: Carl Rogers (1902 1987)
A profile of psychotherapist Carl Rogers that surveys his life and theory of client-centered therapy. Provides several important biographical details, as well as charts and maps about Rogers' theories.
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Shippensburg University: Weighted Voting Systems [Ppt]
This PowerPoint explains how a weighted voting system works and the notation and terminology used to discuss them.