York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: The Nature of Love
This resource presents a paper published in 1958 about the formation of affection. It looks at different psychological perspectives on this topic.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: The Social Self
A classic reading in psychology, this paper by George Herbert Mean was first published in 1913 on the social self.
York University
Classics in the History of Psychology: Intergroup Conflict and Cooperation
This is the Robbers Cave Experiment. This experiment focused on intergroup relations, mostly negative attitudes toward the out group.
York University
Classics History of Psychology: Frustration Aggression Hypothesis Culture
This resource contains 7 different papers dealing with frustration and aggression. They date back to 1941 and are written by some historic psychologists. These papers have great insight into cognition and emotion of frustration and...
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Simply Psychology: Social Psychology
Explains what social psychology is, its history, and significant leaders in the field and the theories they developed.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Psychological Testing
Provides detailed information on psychological testing, describing its history and the many types of tests.
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New World Encyclopedia: Abnormal Psychology
Explains what the field of abnormal psychology covers, its historical roots, the different models used in the study of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and the...
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American Psychiatric Association: Manual of Mental Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the manual referred to by professionals who work with individuals with mental health disorders, or in a variety of settings, such as research. It provides a system of...
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: Mind and Body: Rene Descartes to William James
Traces the history of Rene Descartes and William James. Gives information on the rise of psychology. Spanish translation available.