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Attribution Theory
Discusses genetic makeup and how it affects temperament and talent. How the discovery that genes impact behavior caused people to rethink ideas about free will and personal responsibility; idea that all behavioural traits are partly heritable, but that genes must act together in complex combinations to exert their effects; role of environmental factors such as family and culture. NOTE: Time magazine is available full text in the TRU-OL eLibrary via Academic Search Premier.
Girls like to play house. Boys like to play war. Some people are shy, others gregarious; some are especially smart, others especially brave. But in many ways, humans are alike: We fall in love, worry about status and know joy, jealousy and rage. That's human nature. And according to psychologist Steven Pinker, nature—not nurture, culture or learning—is the key. NOTE: USA Today is available full text in the TRU-OL eLibrary via Academic Search Premier.
Stanford Prison Experiment
The rules of language come naturally to children. Were our brains built with language in mind?
The rules of language come naturally to children. Were our brains built with language in mind? NOTE: Scroll down the page to "Changing Minds" and play the video.
An Interview with Mary Carskadon about the sleepy teen.
It's time once again for "That's My Theory!", the game show that connects neurons in your brain each time you play. I'm Pat Synapse, the host and star of "That's My Theory!"...
Ceci, S. (2001). IQ intelligence: The surprising truth.
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Presents various research-supported facts on intelligence. Correlation of intelligence quotient (IQ) with some simple abilities; Effect of school attendance on IQ; Relation of IQ to breast-feeding; Different kinds of intelligence. NOTE: Psychology Today is available full text in the BCOU eLibrary via Academic Search Premier.
Dr. Robert Hare claims there are 300,000 psychopaths in Canada, but that only a tiny fraction are violent offenders like Paul Bernardo and Clifford Olsen. Who are the rest? Take a look around.
Maintained by psychologist Douglas Degelman, PhD, at Vanguard University of Southern California, AmoebaWeb showcases psychology at its best by listing Web sites and Internet pages pertinent to areas of the field. The links allow exploration of hot topics and guide professionals toward resources.
Wtach the 4 videos The Primates' Stress Club, Angry at Heart, To Heal or Not to Heal, and Just Relax.