Digital Librarian - Psychology Links

Encyclopedia of Psychology

Links to psychology sites on the Web divided into various categories such as Environment Behavior Relationships, People and History, and Paradigms and Theories. There are also links to psychological organizations and publications and a section on careers in the field of psychology. Available in nine languages. From the Department of Psychology, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University.

Psych Web

This searchable site contains links for the APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines and tutorials, full-text print resources including pamphlets, career information, and listings of psychology departments with an Internet presence. There is also a searchable database of links to online journals, many of which provide free, full-text access. Additionally, there is a briefly annotated directory of related resources as well as articles on a wide variety of topics including hypnosis, sports psychology, states of consciousness, and more. By a Georgia Southern University professor of psychology.

Mental Health and Psychology Resources Online

Annotated and rated directory of nearly two thousand psychology and mental health resources on the Internet. Part of the Psych Central pages maintained by Dr. John Grohol, a psychologist and computer consultant.

Stanford Prison Experiment: A Simulation Study of the Psychology of Imprisonment

In 1971, an experiment held at Stanford University looked at the psychology behind prison life. Volunteers were assigned prisoner and guard roles. The results, a disturbing look at human behavior, are described here in words and pictures. The site also offers discussion topics and links to other prison and criminal justice Web sites.

APA Help Center

The American Psychological Association (APA) offers information on "How To Find Help with Life's Problems," including when to seek help and where to find it, workplace psychology, stress, depression, family problems, and the connection between mind and body. Searchable and a detailed site map.

Facts About Sexual Orientation

"An overview of social science theory and empirical research concerning sexual orientation." Contains information on homosexuality and mental health, changing sexual orientation, and homosexuality and child molestation. Includes bibliography and abstracts of selected publications. By Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis.

Dr Phil.com

The official Web site for TV talk show host Dr. Phil (Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.) promotes his Life Strategies concepts, gives Advice using his "tell-it-like-it-is" style, and has a brief biography. It also provides information on past, current, and future topics for the program and tells how to become a guest on the show.

HONmedia

A collection of "over 1,950 medical images and videos, pertaining to 1,350 topics and themes." They are indexed according to the MeSH medical classification system and are searchable and can be browsed alphabetically. The topics include human anatomy, organisms, chemicals and drugs, techniques and equipment, psychiatry and psychology, biological and physical sciences, and more. Also available in French.

Mental Help Net

Comprehensive guide to mental health online. Covers information on disorders; such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, substance abuse, and other addictions; professional resources in psychology; psychiatry and social work; journals; and self-help magazines.

The Quantitative Study of Dreams

Contains materials for conducting "scientific studies of dream meaning using a system of content analysis" developed by psychologist Calvin S. Hall. Includes instructions for the Hall/Van de Castle coding system, forms for coding dreams, a collection of dream reports, articles, and findings of studies that used the system. Also features a FAQ on dreams, and a brief biography of Hall. From the Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz.

The Shyness Home Page

Most of us are shy at one time or another, but for others it can be a debilitating condition. Information about support groups, clinical research, and links to other sites make this a worth a visit.

Psychology of Dreams

This page links you to many different sources for dream interpretation

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