WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE DevPsy.org (DevelopmentalPsychology) URL http://www.devpsy.org/teaching/index.html Baumrind’s Parenting Styles Work http://www.devpsy.org/teaching/parent/baumrind_styles.html DESCRIPTION This wonderful website (by K. H. Grobman) offers a wealth of teaching resources in the area of human development. The “teaching” page offers lessons, demonstrations, and handouts for use in teaching on all areas of development.
Posts By: David Berg
Psychology Update: 4 Articles on “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?”
Psychology Update: 4 Articles on “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?” Article #1: “Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter?” SOURCE Milkie, M.A., Nomaguchi, K.M., & Denny, K.E., 2015, Does the Amount of Time Mothers Spend With Children or Adolescents Matter, Journal of Marriage… Read more »
CINDERELLA & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT — 3 ARTICLES
CINDERELLA & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT — 3 ARTICLES DESCRIPTION The Smithsonian blog (March 15, 2015) notes that “there is no scarcity of Cinderella tales—folklorists have identified more than 700 different variants around the world. How to explain the popularity of this humble heroine who marries her handsome prince in spite of her treacherous stepsisters and abusive… Read more »
APP OF THE WEEK — POLL EVERYWHERE
APP OF THE WEEK POLL EVERYWHERE iOS & Android (free — click on the platform to be taken to appropriate download site) DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store The free Poll Everywhere mobile app is perfect for responding to polls, presenting polls, and clicking through PowerPoint presentations. Use it to… 1.) Responding… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — POLL EVERYWHERE
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK POLL EVERYWHERE URL http://www.polleverywhere.com/ DESCRIPTION “Live Audience Participation” “Poll Everywhere lets you engage your audience or class anywhere in real time” Poll Everywhere can replace clickers in your classes. Sign up for a free account online, and simply follow the instructions for writing question. Once you have set up the questions,… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — The Psych Files: Psychology News and Test Prep
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Michael Britt’s website: The Psych Files: Psychology News and Test Prep URL http://www.thepsychfiles.com/about-2/ DESCRIPTION This is a fabulous web site created by Dr. Michael Britt. There is a wealth of information about current topics in Psychology, apps, careers, research, and much more. For teaching purposes, Dr. Britt provides the… Read more »
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety Article #1: Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say SOURCE New York Times, March 27, 2015, By Melissa Eddy, Dan Bilefsky, & Nicola Clark LINK TO RESOURCE (shortened URL) http://tinyurl.com/pgphs34 Article #2: Blocking the Paths… Read more »
DRESS GATE — 3 ARTICLES & VIDEO
DRESS GATE — 3 ARTICLES & VIDEO DESCRIPTION Strangely there has been a controversy that erupted over the internet regarding whether a woman’s dress was “white and gold” or “blue and black.” Numerous articles and arguments ensued and apparently have been raging around the world. What color is the dress? Why is the dress judged… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — 3 Sites Devoted To Optical Illusions
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK DESCRIPTION Three sites devoted to optical illusions. These sites can be called up on a computer or device and projected to a class. URL http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/ http://psych.hanover.edu/Krantz/tutor.html#Sensation and Perception http://www.scientificpsychic.com/graphics/index.html NOTE: The color illusions can be used in conjunction with the DRESSGATE discussion (March 23, 2015 Psychology Update) or as a stand-a-lone… Read more »
APP OF THE WEEK — Optical Illusions
APP OF THE WEEK NAME illusions of the brain (Android – free) Eye Tricks HD (iOS – $.99 – worth every penny) DESCRIPTION Description from Apple Store Eye Tricks HD is the largest collection of best ever Eye Tricks Illusions for your iPad! Features: ● Does not require an internet connection ● Simple, convenient interface… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
