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Psychology as a Science by Amy T. Nusbaum and Dee Posey (CC BY-SA).
A Pressbooks containing a collection of links to resources (textbooks, videos, activities, and more) organized by topic.
Teach Psych Science by Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., Dr. Natalie J. Ciarocco and Dr. David B. Strohmetz (CC BY).
A website devoted to peer-reviewed resources for teaching research, statistics, and writing for psychological science.
Courses
Biological Psychology authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts (no declared license but openly published on LibreTexts platform).
The primary focus of this course is on the nervous system and the connection between its structure, function, and human behavior. This course provides an in-depth examination of the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system, neural development, neuronal communication, and genetic influences on neural structure and function. Structural and functional interactions of the nervous system with the endocrine, digestive, and immune systems are also examined. Other topics include the nervous system’s role in sensation, perception, motor activity, circadian rhythms, sleep, motivation, emotion, sex, gender, learning, memory, language, cognition, and consciousness. The neural bases of psychological disorders including addiction, depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia are also addressed.
Introduction to Psychology by Open Learning Initiative by Carnegie Mellon University (CC BY-NC-SA).
Introduction to Psychology offers students an engaging introduction to the essential topics in psychology. Throughout this study of human behavior and the mind, you will gain insight into the history of the field of psychology, as well as explore current theories and issues in areas such as cognition, motivation, and wellness. The importance of scientific methods and principles of research design is emphasized throughout this course and presented in a way that will enrich your study of individuals as thinking, feeling, and social beings.
Supplementary Materials
Abnormal Psychology by College Sidekick (CC BY-NC-SA).
A study guide on abnormal psychology.
Attention and Advertising Tactics by Agniete Pocyte & Lorna Camus, adapted by Tomas Sanders (CC BY).
This resource covers examination of popular culture, the media, and peers, in addition to ones own attitudes and values, and how these can affect and impact an individuals actions.
Introduction to the Brain by Lorna Camus and Agniete Pocyte, adapted by Kay Douglas and Andrew Ferguson (CC BY).
This resource includes an introductory information pack for high school students and an activity with printable materials. It addresses the following learning outcomes: Name and locate the different lobes of the brain, understand the functions of each brain, and their real-life applications, actively work in a team with a common goal, and understand the implications of brain damage, such as the case of Phineas Gage.
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