Psychology App of the Week — Popplet Lite & MindMeister

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK NAME Popplet Lite (for iOS) & Mindmeister (for Android) ICON  Popplet Lite (for iOS: iPhones and iPads)     iOS:  (free) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/popplet-lite/id364738549?mt=8   POPPLET is also available for use with all computers platforms at the website:  https://www.popplet.com   DESCRIPTION From the iTunes Store Popplet is the simplest tool to capture… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

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3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR ARTICLE #1 TITLE A Dog’s View of Optical Illusions Researchers are using visual tricks to try to better understand canine perception.   DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating article for many reasons.   Aside from the researchers curiosity, the idea of studying dogs and optical illusions give us more information… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY URL       http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/index.php   DESCRIPTION Some students really enjoy those aspects of Psychology that focus on topics related to Animal Behavior.  This is the official site of the Animal Behavior Society and Journal.  It is an excellent resource for both the Professor and student… Read more »

Psychology Update — Careers in Psychology

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  THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE FOCUSES ON CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY   (These articles will help the professor and student fulfill APA guidelines for teaching and learning about the field of Psychology.)   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Psych Careers   DESCRIPTION All About Psych Careers is a fabulous resource for learning all about careers in Psychology and… Read more »

Psychology Website & App of the Week — APA Monitor

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE & APP OF THE WEEK     APA MONITOR   ICON     TO DOWNLOAD THE APP iOS:  (free) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apa-monitor-on-psychology/id550242836?mt=8   ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maz.combo2335   FOR THE WEBSITE https://www.apa.org/monitor   DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and  iTunes Store Now you can read the APA Monitor on Psychology magazine on the go from the app… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Catherine Sanderson Blog: Why Norms Matter

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Why Norms Matter | Psychology Today DESCRIPTION Why Norms Matter Both historical and present-day examples show us the power of social influence. From the website, written by Dr. Sanderson: “I’m delighted to be writing a blog about the power of social influence. As a professor, I teach and conduct research… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION?

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  (This is a requested “reprint” of a favorite site to provide a great resource to begin the semester.) PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACT AND OPINION? SOURCE URL       https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-fact-and-opinion.htm   (TinyURL) https://tinyurl.com/6xhfr5e9   DESCRIPTION   This is a short useful site to use when discussing… Read more »

Psychology APP OF THE WEEK — Evernote

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  FOR YOUR ONLINE LEARNING — THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR SMART PHONE, TABLET, AND COMPUTER.  GET A FREE ACCOUNT AND START USING IMMEDIATELY! Psychology APP OF THE WEEK Evernote and Evernote WebClipper (free version available on ALL platforms for both computers and mobile devices) Evernote                                                 Evernote Web Clipper  … Read more »

Psychology App of the Week — Pocket: save articles, videos, and more to view later


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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK Pocket: save articles, videos, and more to view later
   CLICK ON YOUR PLATFORM (free):     iOS      or    Android DESCRIPTION From Google Play Store and iTunes Store Save articles, videos and other web content for later in a beautiful and optimized easy-to-view experience for your phone and tablet — even offline…. Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — POCKET

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Pocket: save articles, videos, and more to view later https://getpocket.com (Also available as an app for both iPhone/iPad/Android devices) DESCRIPTION Save articles, videos and other web content for later in a beautiful and optimized easy-to-view experience for your phone and tablet — even offline. Pocket is your perfect mobile companion… Read more »