American Psychology Association’s PsychNet
http://www.apa.org/
The American Psychological Association’s Web site is a true megasite, and it is a good
place to start Web surfing for psychology students and professionals alike. Services
offered include documents on psychology, information about undergraduate and graduate
education in psychology, listings and descriptions of APA’s books, journals, and
conferences, information about APA divisions, job listings, and much more.
Psych Web
http://www.psychwww.com/
This is a huge megasite of psychology resources for students, instructors, and
professionals. It offers a special collection of information for students, including tips for
applying to graduate school, an APA style crib sheet, and tips on writing research papers.
PsycInfo
http://www.apa.org/
APA members can search the huge PsycInfo database online. This database contains many
thousands of book and journal entries going back to the 1960s, including abstracts and
keywords. Over 4000 new entries are added every month.
GlobalPsych Institute
http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/projects/
The Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies in Sheffield, England presents this searchable
online dictionary of mental health, including links to other online resources. This site also
includes archives of psychology-related documents and information.
Mental Health InfoLink
http://www.allhealth.com/onlinepsych/
This site is an index of sites related to self-help and mental health issues from aging to
suicide.
Psycoloquy
http://www.princeton.edu/~harnad/psyc.html
Psycoloquy is an electronic journal sponsored by the American Psychological Association
on an experimental basis. There is no hard copy version. It publishes articles, brief reports,
book reviews, and commentary in almost all areas of psychology.
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/home.cfm
This government site contains information on mental disorders and their treatment,
conference proceedings, research updates, news, and upcoming events.
Frequently Encountered Criticisms in Evolution vs. Creationism
http://icarus.uic.edu/%7Evuletic/cefec.html#1.1
This Web site presents both sides of the evolution vs. creationism controversy on
everything from solar system formation to human evolution.
HistPsyc Headlines Pages
http://www.unb.ca/web/units/psych/likely/headlines/
This Web site takes an interesting approach to explaining the history of psychology.
Major events from 1650-1960 are presented in the form of newspaper articles.
Not-an-Exam on Famous Psychologists
http://www.unb.ca/web/units/psych/likely/anagrams.htm
This anagram quiz provides an effective way to learn about important figures in the history
of psychology.
Behavior Online
http://www.behavior.net/
This site offers several interesting online discussion groups focusing on the various aspects
of behavioral psychology. These groups also offer pertinent information about their
particular areas within behavioral psychology.
Association for Humanistic Psychology
http://www.ahpweb.org/index.html
This home page for humanistic psychology allows access to pertinent journals,
bibliographies, and related Web sites.
The Scientific Method: Elegant Experiments
http://www.gene.com/ae/AB/BC/Elegant_Experiments.html
This site provides an overview of the scientific method, as well as several interesting
experiments demonstrating its application.
Basic vs. Applied Research
http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/research-main.html
This site defines and gives the history and future directions of both basic and applied
research. Questions and activities are also provided.
Case Studies in Science
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html
This site offers several case studies covering a variety of topics, along with workshops and
detailed instructions for developing a case study.
The Wonders of the Mind (Online)
http://www.hypermind.com/mind/MIND.HTM#top
This CD-ROM-based site provides several fascinating interactive experiments.
APS: Psychological Research on the Internet
http://psych.hanover.edu/APS/exponnet.html
This American Psychological Society site gives the student access to every psychology-
related experiment online. Experiments are organized by topic.
Gallery of Data Visualization
http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/
This site offers graphic representations of data, including, for example, the original
scatterplot and pie chart, with a history of how each was developed.
Introductory Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications
http://www.psychstat.smsu.edu/sbk00.htm
This Web site covers every aspect of statistics, from basic ratios to complex ANOVAS.
There are numerous interactive exercises, and each concept explanation includes colorful
illustrations.
Basic Neural Process Tutorials
http://psych.hanover.edu/Krantz/neurotut.html
This site provides several interactive tutorials related to neural processes.
Neuroanatomy and Nueropathology on the Internet
http://www.neuropat.dote.hu/
This site provides links to images, tutorials, teaching modules, case reports, and much
more. Topics covered range from the structure of the neuron, to the peripheral and
central nervous systems, to the structure of the brain.
ShuffleBrain
http://www.indiana.edu/~pietsch/home.html#sample
This site offers links to hypertext journals, images, and other Web sites devoted to topics
such as split-brain research and brain damage.
Neurosurgery at NYU
http://mcns10.med.nyu.edu
This site provides a detailed, fully-illustrated explanation of neurosurgery. In addition, it
includes links to many fascinating case studies that highlight a diverse range of central and
peripheral nervous disorders.
Sensation and Perception
http://psych.hanover.edu/Krantz/sen_tut.html
This site provides interactive tutorials, and several interactive demonstrations of sensation and perception. This site also contains optical illusions and some animation.
The International Society for Gestalt Theory and its Applications
http://www.enabling.org/ia/gestalt/gerhards/
This site provides extensive information about Gestalt psychology, including its history,
current theory, and applications. In addition, current publications are included, and links
to other Gestalt sites are offered.
The ChemoReception Web
http://www.csa.com/crw/home.html
This comprehensive Web system is devoted to every aspect of taste and smell. From
interactive tutorials, to color slides, to its own search engine, this site provides a vast, yet
easily-accessible amount of information on taste and smell.
The International Association for the Study of Pain
http://www.halcyon.com/iasp/
This site provides extensive links to other sites that cover all aspects of pain, including
pediatric pain, chronic pain, pain treatment, and more.
Anomalous Cognition
http://www.psy.uva.nl/resedu/pn/res/ANOMALOUSCOGNITION/anomal.shtml
This Web site is devoted to extrasensory perception (ESP), providing online experiments,
journals, and abstracts. In addition, numerous links to other ESP sites are offered.
Association for the Scientific Study for Consciousness
http://assc.caltech.edu
This site offers illustrated seminars, journal articles, bibliographies, and links that cover the
history and current theoretical structure of consciousness.
SleepNet
http://www.sleepnet.com/
This site has organized every sleep-related Web site by categories such as sleep disorders,
dreams, and research.
The Interpretation of Dreams (3rd Edition) by Sigmund Freud
http://www.psychwww.com/books/interp/toc.htm
As the title suggests, this site offers access to a complete digital version of Freud’s
Interpretation of Dreams. Different sections of the book can be accessed by clicking on
the table of contents.
MINet: Meditation Information Network
http://www.minet.org/
This site includes newsletters, articles, and auditory clips about transcendental meditation,
as well as instructions for meditating. In addition, a link is provided to TRANCENET,
which provides general information about meditation and links to other sites.
Progressive Relaxation
http://www.mindspring.com/~yepstein/progrel.htm
This site gives a brief overview of progressive relaxation, as well as step-by-step
instructions for performing it.
Hypnosis.com
http://hypnosis.com/
This site provides links to every major association and many other interesting sites dealing
with hypnosis. In addition, products, teaching manuals, and videos are offered.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
This site provides the latest news and journal articles on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. In
addition, this site provides links to several leading alcohol-related associations.
Psychoactive Drugs
http://www.thebody.com/pinf/drugbkix.html
This site explains which drugs are used for various mood disorders and offers detailed
information about each drug. Information provided includes the drugs’ brand names, main
and side effects, warnings, and interactions with other drugs.
Conditional
http://www.science.wayne.edu/~wpoff/cor/mem/conditnl.html
This page uses hypertext documents and colorful graphics to explain classical
conditioning.
Operant
http://www.science.wayne.edu/~wpoff/cor/mem/operant.html
This page is devoted to explaining the theory behind operant conditioning, through
hypertext articles and numerous illustrations.
Social Cognitive Theory
http://reach.ucf.edu/~edf7232/weiner.html
Using hypertext articles, video clips, and extensive graphics, this site offers a
comprehensive look at the field of social learning.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
This site provides information on various learning disabilities. An extensive list of links,
organized by topic, is also provided.
Positive Reinforcement
Personal Construct Psychology
Personality Processes
http://repgrid.com/pcp/
This Web site is devoted to personal construct psychology, a system of psychology
developed by George Kelly. The site explains Kelly’s theory and provides links to related
sites.
http://personality-project.org/personality.html
“Personality Processes” by William Revelle appeared as a chapter in the Annual Review of
Psychology. Available at this site, the chapter represents an in-depth description of
personality psychology, as well as a survey of the current theoretical and research trends in
the field.
Health and Stress Sites
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The American Institute of Stress
http://www.stress.org/
This site is devoted to the field of stress and health.
World Health Organization
http://www.who.ch/
This Web site offers detailed health reports, related links, and its own search engine.
Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/teacher.html
This site is maintained by the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. It
provides a set of resources to prepare people for working with children who have survived
natural disasters.
WWW Virtual Library
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/stress/
Part of the Internet Virtual Library, this site is maintained voluntarily and provides links to
a variety of commercial, government, and non-profit sites related to the topic of stress.
Jest for the Health of It!
http://www.mother.com/JestHome/#TOP
Therapeutic humor is thought to be one of the best stress-relievers. This Web site
contains articles, animation, and links intended to joke your stress away.
Psychiatry On-Line
http://www.priory.com/psych.htm
This site provides a wide variety of information relating to psychiatry, including a list of
the latest peer-reviewed articles and papers, information about forensic psychiatry, and
transcultural mental health.
Mental Health Infosource: Disorders
http://www.mhsource.com/disorders/
This page lists links to sites containing information on a number of psychological
disorders, including anxiety, panic, and phobic disorders, schizophrenia, and violent and
self-destructive behaviors.
A Manic-Depressive Primer
http://chandra.astro.indiana.edu/bipolar/
This is a personal and friendly introduction to the topic of manic-depression. The primer
consists of the personal experiences of someone who suffers from the illness.
Mental and Emotional Health
http://www.queendom.com/mental.html
This site provides information about anxiety and panic disorders, as well as related links
and self-tests.
Divided Hearts MPD/DID Information and Support Web
http://www.dhearts.org/
This Multiple Personality Disorders (MPD) and Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID) site
provides the opportunity to “chat” in open forums, receive literature or help, and link to
many other sites and resources.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
This site offers the latest news, articles, and links related to obsessive-compulsive
disorders.
The Psychoanalytic Connection
http://www.psychoanalysis.net/
This Web site provides information about all aspects of psychoanalysis, from its theoretical framework to its current applications.
AAMFT: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
http://www.aamft.org/
This site offers information for those interested in family and marriage counseling. The
AAMFT is responsible for certifying programs nationwide; their Web site reflects their
commitment to family and marriage therapy.
APA Online
http://www.psych.org/
Sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association, this site provides information about
psychiatry and the use of drugs in therapy.
Shocked! At ect.org
http://www.ect.org/
This amusing site provides good, unbiased information on electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT).
Clinical Psychology Resources
http://www.psychologie.uni-bonn.de/kap/links_20.htm
This site is supported by the Department of Clinical and Applied Psychology, Ubonn,
Germany. It is an excellent source for a wide variety of information regarding the
description, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders.
Group Psychotherapy for the Layman
http://www.group-psychotherapy.com/
This page is for the layperson interested in group psychotherapy, providing a description
and a basic explanation of how it works.
Social Influence
http://www.influenceatwork.com/intro.html
This Web site offers interesting discussions about persuasion, covering topics such as
general propaganda and cults.
The Center for the Society of Group Processes
http://www.uiowa.edu/~grpproc/
This site offers information about the ways people behave in groups.
NCOVR: National Consortium on Violence Research
http://www.ncovr.org/
This site is supported by a large social research project focusing on the causes of violence.
The Giraffe
http://www.giraffe.org/
This site is devoted to those who help others, providing information about prosocial
behavior.
Social Cognition Paper Archive and Information Center
http://www.psych.purdue.edu/~esmith/scarch.html
Maintained by Eliot R. Smith of Purdue University, this Web site offers abstracts of
recently published articles from a variety of journals in the area of social cognition.
AFC Cultic Studies
http://www.csj.org/
The AFF is a research and educational organization that studies psychological
manipulation used by cults. The site describes the organization’s mission and activities,
and provides an informative checklist that describes the attributes common to most cults.
TIP: The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
http://www.siop.org/tip/TIP.html
Supported by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, this site provides
an introduction to the field.
International Ergonomics Association
http://www.iea.cc/
This Web site offers an array of resources related to ergonomics, the discipline concerned
with the relationship between people and technology.
PRODN: Philadelphia Region Organizational Developmental Network
http://www.prodn.org/
This site is devoted to creating a network of organizational development psychologists
and students, offering bulletins, news, articles, and related links.
Bad Human Factor Designs
http://www.baddesigns.com/index.shtml
This site offers examples of things that are poorly designed to illustrate the importance of
considering human factors principles.
Society of Human Resource
http://www.shrm.org/
This society, which emphasizes the employee perspective, is devoted to educating people
about human resources in the workplace. The site offers a variety of resources, from basic
research to online assistance in finding a job.
Academy of Management Online
http://www.aom.pace.edu
This site emphasizes the managerial aspects of I/O psychology, including management
theory and current issues in management.