Contents
- Search Engines
- Psychology Lists
- Psychology Related Sites
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
- Behaviour
- Clinical and Abnormal
- Developmental
- Evolutionary and Genetic Psychology
- Intelligence
- Language and Thought
- Memory
- Methodological
- Miscellaneous
- Motivation and Emotion
- Neuropsychology
- Perception and Sensation
- Personality
- Psychological Disorders
- Sleep, Dreams, and Consciousness
Search Engines
AltaVista
HotBot
Lycos
Neuroscience Web Search
PubMed (Advanced MEDLINE Search)
PSYCH SITE
Psychology Lists
Cognitive and Psychological Sciences on the Internet
- This is an index to Internet resources relevant to research in cognitive science and psychology.
Cognitive and Psychological Sciences: Miscellany
- A subset of the above list, covering topics related to psychology.
Interesting Psychology and Psychotherapy Sources
- Includes resources presented for use by Gestalt clinicians practicing in various settings.
The Landrigan Home Page
- Links to topics including perception, visual illusions, distance/web learning, learning and behavior analysis, psychology departments, psychology journals, and others.
Mental Health Info Link
- This list contains over 350 links to information about various aspects of mental health.
Psychology Web Pages Around the World
- An alphabetic arrangement of links to psychology websites.
PsychREF Part I, General Resources
- A subdivision of PsychREF. PsychREF is a web guide and index containing extensive resources for faculty and undergraduate college students interested in psychology.
PsychREF Part II, Teaching Resources
- A subdivision of PsychREF. PsychREF is a web guide and index containing extensive resources for faculty and undergraduate college students interested in psychology.
PsychREF Part III, Topical Resources
- A subdivision of PsychREF. PsychREF is a web guide and index containing extensive resources for faculty and undergraduate college students interested in psychology.
San Diego State University's Psychology Home Pages at Other Locations
- A list of university psychology departments world-wide.
Sleep Medicine Home Page
- Links to a multitude of sleep related sites on the Internet.
Some Psychology-Related WWW Sites
- Maintained by Sonoma State University
Vision Science: The World-Wide Web Virtual Library
- A site devoted to psychophysics links. Includes information on jobs, postdoctoral positions, training, and international pscyhophysics societies.
WWW Sites for Experimental Psychology
Psychology Related Sites
Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
- AI, Cognitive Science, and Robotics WWW Resource Page
- A web guide to research groups and resources in the areas of artificial intelligence; cognitive science, psychology, and linguistics; neural networks, neuroscience, genetic programming; and artificial life, and robotics, agent modelling, and vision.
- Artificial Intelligence Resources
- A list of internet sources relevant to artificial intelligence.
- CWRU Autonomous Agents Research Group
- Microrobots (MIT Brooks Lab)
- One of the goals of the Microrobotics group is to develop new techniques for the construction of miniature mobile robots. Current projects include robotic ants (to explore social organization and cooperation) and the Rockettes (a project designed to build small, 10 gram mobile robots for planetary exploration).
- MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Home Page
- The principal goals of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory are to develop a computational theory of intelligence and to develop high-impact practical applications in areas such as information transportation, enhanced reality, robotics, the human-computer interface, modeling and simulation, image understanding, decision analysis and impact prediction, model-based engineering design, medicine, bio-engineering, and supporting computing technology.
- NEuroNet
- Dedicated to promoting industrial and research applications of neural networks
- University of Alberta's Cognitive Science Dictionary
- A hypertext dictionary of terms relevant to the study of cogntive science (and psychology, more generally).
- University of British Columbia's Laboratory for Computational Intelligence
- The Laboratory for Computational Intelligence (LCI) supports research in artificial intelligence, computational vision, and robotics. Current project areas include diagnosis, decision-making, planning, reasoning, learning, object recognition, automation, mobile robotics, telerobotics, remote sensing, and geographic information systems.
Behaviour
- Behavior Online
- A site devoted to the application of behavioural approaches for mental health and applied behaviour science professionals. Includes a number of on-line discussion forums.
- Behavior Terminology
- A short glossary of terms relating to the study of behavior as well as short essays on operant conditioning. There is also a five question quiz on operant conditioning.
- B.F. Skinner Foundation
- Biographical and bibliographical information relating to the life and works of B.F. Skinner.
Clinical and Abnormal
- FreudNet: Abraham A. Brill Library of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute
- Includes links to Sigmund Freud on the Internet, news in psychoanalysis, and information on the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and Society programs and activities.
- John Suler's Teaching Clinical Psychology Site
- An excellent site developed to share ideas and resources for the teaching of clinical psychology, especially undergraduate courses on abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, group dynamics, psychological testing, and clinical components of introductory psychology. There are a number of examples of in-class exercises, longer projects, and books and manuals related to clinical psychology.
- JungWeb
- Includes a calendar of Jungian workshops and lectures, links to articles and books related to Jungian psychology, archives from JUNG-PSYC (a listserv group) and alt.psychology.jung (a usenet group), and information about institutions and training programs for Jungian psychology.
- Manifesto for a Science of Clinical Psychology
- This article originally appeared in The Clinical Psychologist, 1991, Volume 44, Number 6, 75-88. The abstract reads: "The future of clinical psychology hinges on our ability to integrate science and practice. Pointing to quality-control problems in the field, the author proposes that clinical psychologists adopt a Manifesto, consisting of one Cardinal Principle and two corollaries, aimed at advancing clinical psychology as an applied science. The rationale behind the proposed Manifesto, and the implications of the Manifesto for practice and training in clinical psychology are presented."
- Psych Central (Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page)
- On-line counselling and information about mental health. The homepage is careful to stress that "Nothing here is meant to replace professional advice or care from a licensed mental health practitioner."
- Self-Help and Psychology Magazine
- An on-line magazine devoted to self-help and psychology.
- Sigmund Freud - the Father of Psychoanalysis
- Includes a biography of Freud, an essay on the epochal significance of Freud's work, and a very short list of Freud's followers and the impact of his theories. This site is maintained by the Austrian National Tourist Office.
Developmental
- Canadian Parents Online
- Includes a variety of chat rooms and discussion forums, and extensive information on parenting related topics. The Parenting Library link, for example, includes numerous sublinks to information on first person parenting stories, family finances, crafts for children, pregnancy and birth control (including details on such infant health matters as spina bifida, essential nutrients in pregnancy, sudden infant death syndrome, etc.), and safety. There is an extensive "Ask an Expert" forum. Experts include family counsellors, financial experts, dentists, fitness experts, behavioural therapists, teachers, and others. They will reply to a question within 2 to 10 days. The site also includes a Shopping Mall page devoted to a variety of child related products.
- Facts for Families
- An American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry publication. Covers a wide range of childhood problems in a brief format.
- Forensic Files
- This site is aimed at kids, although adults will probably find it fun as well. It is, essentially, a detective game in which the player assists Newton Beagle, an international detective, with a case. This is a very nice example of how web site resources can be used to teach children (and adults) in a fun and interactive manner.
- Olen Pregnancy, Ovulation, and Childbirth Calendar
- The Interactive Pregnancy Calendar will build a day-by-day customized calendar detailing the development of a baby from before conception to birth.
Evolutionary and Genetic Psychology
Intelligence
- Robert Sternberg on The Bell Curve
- An on-line version of a Skepticmagazine (vol. 3, no. 3, 1995, pp. 72-80) interview with Robert Sternberg.
- Two Views of The Bell Curve
- Two book reviews on the controversial book, The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life (1994) by R.J. Herrnstein and C. Murray.
- Rozie's IQ Tests, Alphabet Graphics, Puzzles, Games
- A collection of fun problem solving tests and quizes. Note that the tests are for entertainment only. However, there are some interesting examples of types of tests that relate to professional psychological tests.
Language and Thought
Memory
- False Memory Syndrome Homepage
- Dedicated to information on false memory syndrome, including a link to a scientifica dn professional advisory board.
- Mnemonics
- An article by Tim McLaughlin titled "Artificial memory: Mnemonic writing in the new media".
Methodological
- How to do Research by Paul Hutchinson, Dept. Psych., Macquarie University
- A guide on how to conduct research. This guide is not specific to psychology, but may be applied to an number of academic disciplines.
- How to Study Statistics by Paul Hutchinson, Dept. Psych., Macquarie University
- A brief document that is not designed to teach statistics, but rather to expose a beginning student to the types of issues they might encounter in an introductory statistics course.
- Library Research in Psychology: Finding it Easily
- A pamphlet created by the American Psychological Association Science Directorate to help students and non-psychologists find relevant research on psychological topics of interest. This ranges from newspaper articles on current topics to detailed articles found in scientific journals.
- Statistics on the Web
- A collection of links to statistics related sites on the web. Of particular relevance is the section dealing with educational resources related to statistics.
- Statistical Services Statistics Sites
- This site does not deal with the statistics of psychology, per se, but does have a number of links to a variety of statistics related web sites.
Miscellaneous
- Careers in Psychology (maintained by the British Psychological Society)
- Addresses such topics as what is psychology and what careers are available in psychology (with detailed descriptions of the various areas). Because this page is directed at students in Great Britain some of the details about university entrance requirements will not be applicable to North American students. However, the more general information is quite useful.
- Planning for Graduate School (by Dr. Carlos Goldberg, Dept. Psych, Indiana University)
- Designed to guide psychology students who are considering graduate school. The information is essentially a summary of "Getting In" published by the American Psychological Association (1993).
Motivation and Emotion
Neuropsychology
- Basic Neural Processes Tutorials (by Dr. John H. Krantz, Hanover College)
- Quiz on structure of brain, tutorial on the physical factors involved in an action potential, and a glossary of terms relating to neural issues
- Neuroscience for Kids
- A collection of information, questions, answers and resources about neuroscience aimed at the elementary and secondary school age.
- Rat Atlas Image Database
- Shows anatomical pictures of an adult Sprague Dawley rat brain. Coronal, horizontal, and sagital sections.
- Stereotaxic MRI Brain Atlas of Japanese Monkey
- MRI frontal, sagital, and horizontal plane images in jpeg and tiff formats of a Japanese macaque monkey brain. Maintained by the Department of Physiology, Nihon University, Japan.
- Virtual Brain
- MRI images of the human brain. The MRI data is also presented as a rendered 3-dimensional brain image and an MPEG movie. Maintained by the University of Minnesota, Department of Cell Biology and Neuroanatomy.
- Whole Brain Atlas
- Probably the best source of brain images on the web. Images include normal brains, brains with cerebrovascular diseases (e.g., acute and subacute strokes, hyptertensive encephalopathy, cerebral hemorrhage), neoplastic disease (e.g., Glioma, sarcoma), degenerative disease (e.g., Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Pick's), and inflammatory or infectious disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis, AIDS dementia). The Whole Brain Atlas can also be ordered on CD ROM.
- MRI Tutor
- The tutorial gives a comprehensive overview to understanding MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technology and techniques. The site is equipped with a local search engine to assist in finding topics of interest.
- Virtual Neuron
- Maintained by the University of Minnesota's Department of Cell Biology and Neuroanatomy, this small site contains images of a dorsal root ganglia neuron from an embryonic chick.
- Visible Human, Female
- Anatomical photographs of a cross-sectioned human female cadaver.
- Visible Human, Male
- Anatomical photographs of a cross-sectioned human male cadaver.
Perception and Sensation
- Auditory Perception: Demonstrations and Experiments
- A multimedia presentation of selected topics in Auditory Perception, including auditory demonstrations, discussion and experiments in perception. Included is a brief historical overview of auditory perception and a document explaining the basics of acoustical physics and psychoacoustics.
- Cochlear Implants in Adults and Children National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement
- An extensive document detailing information about cochlear implants. Topics include: factors affecting auditory performance in cochlear implant recipients, benefits and limitations of a cochlear implant, technical and safety considerations of cochlear implantation, who is a candidate for cochlear implantation, and future directions for cochlear implant research.
- Facial Analysis Researchers and Resources
- This is a page of links to a wide variety of topics involved in the study of facial features. Topics include, applied cognitive reasearch in facial analysis, NIH facial expression grants, facial expression references, the face recognition home page, and others.
- Human Visual Perception
- This research group studies a number of topics related to the sensory and perceptual mechanisms of the eye. The research group seems to be primarily composed of engineers attempting to take psychophysical information about the eye and apply it to various technological media, such as television.
- Music Cognition Experiments
- Four experiments in music that you can try on the web (attention in music, tempo and emotion, melody recognition, and what makes music musical?).
- Noise and Hearing Loss National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement
- An extensive article on topics related to hearing loss.
- Perception Lab Home Page (at University of St. Andrews)
- Includes demonstrations of facial ageing, facial attractiveness, and facial prototyping
- Perception Laboratory at Saint Andrews University, Scotland
- Describes research topics in facial aging, facial attractiveness, and facial prototyping. Also included is information about research in progress by the lab group.
- Perceptual Science Laboratory (UCSC)
- The Perceptual Science Laboratory is engaged in a variety of experimental and theoretical inquiries in perception and cognition. A major research area concerns speech perception by ear and eye, and facial animation.
- Ralph Freeman Visual Neuroscience Lab at Berkeley
- San Francisco Exploratorium: Perceptual Illusions
- Some illusion games with explanations of the phenomena depicted.
- Sensation and Perception Tutorials (by Dr. John H. Krantz)
- A tutorial on neuron receptive fields, a pictorial introduction to Fourier analysis/synthesis, the use of visual information in art, and Behnam's top and Fechner colors.
- Strausfeld Insect Vision Lab
- Research topics at the lab include motion vision in flies and moths, comparative anatomy and function of the mushroom bodies, evolution of the arthropod brain, and an insect and arthropod database.
- Visual Illusions Gallery
- Twenty great visual illusions, including illusory depth (blur and color), Poggendorf illusion, vase/faces illusion, subjective contours, impossible figures, Necker cubes, Hermann-Hering illusion, netative afterimages, and others.
Personality
- Personality and IQ Tests
- Several on-line tests, some of which are based on actual psychological tests, some of which are not.
- Personality Tests
- Information relating to personality tests, applied psychological research, and consulting for businesses and individuals.
- Psychometrics Canada
- The website of a large test development and publishing company for commercial and business groups.
Psychologyical Disorders
- Arc Home Page
LI>The National Association on Mental Retardation homepage. Includes a fact sheet of questionc concerning mental retardation as well as discussion boards, a search engine, and links to numerous other sites related to mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
- Depression
- A fairly extensive web site detailing information about depression.
- How to Choose a Psychologist
- An APA site offering advice on how to seek psychological help and counselling.
- Panic Disorder
- An APA site that answers commonly asked questions concerning panic disorders.
- Sexual Disorders
- A site discussing sexual dysfunction and disorder.
- Women and Depression
- An APA site devoted to information about women and clinical depression.
Sleep, Dreams, and Consciousness
- Children's Sleep Problems
- Fairly short discussion of some common children's sleep problems. Taken from Facts for Families, no. 34, an American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry publication.
- Dreaming and Consciousness, by Dr. S.LaBerge
- Abstract of a talk given at Toward a Science of Consciousness Conference, Tuscon, April 9, 1996
- Computational Models of Sleep Spindles and Thalamic Cell Activity
- From Laval University School of Medicine, Quebec, Canada. Includes movies and demos of computer simulations of sleep spindles.
- Contemporary Philosophy of Mind
- An annotated bibliography of works relating to consciousness and mind.
- Freudian Dream Analysis
- An excerpt from Reading About the World, Volume 2, edited by P. Brians, M. Gallwey, D. Hughes, M. Myers, M. Neville, R. Schlesinger, A. Spitzer, and S. Swan. Published by American Heritage Custom Books. The book is used for a World Civilization course at Washington STate University.
- Hypnosis
- A web page devoted to information about hypnosis.
- Lucid Dreaming: Psychophysiological Studies of Consciousness during REM Sleep
- By Dr. Stephen LaBerge, In: Bootzen, R. R., Kihlstrom, J.F. & Schacter, D.L., (Eds.) Sleep and Cognition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 1990 (pp. 109-126).
- Narcolepsy Network
- Narcolepsy Network is an American non-profic organizations.
- Physics/Consciousness Research Group
- Where physics and the quest for the understanding of consciousness collide.
- On Dreams, by Aristotle (translated by J.I. Beare)
- Phantom Sleep Page (Sleep apnea, snoring & other sleep problems)
- Details about sleep apnea and snoring. Links to the Phantom Sleep Newsletters.
- The Quantitative Study of Dreams
- A large, and very interesting, set of pages which quantify dream imagery. Site users can compare their dreams to the population norms.
- ShuffleBrain
- An on-line collection of articles and general musings on questions related to how the brain stores the mind.
- Sleep Apnoea FAQ
- Some useful information on sleep apnea in FAQ (i.e., question and answer) form
- Sleep Disorders
- A gopher site maintained by the National Cancer Institute. General information about sleep and sleep disorders, focusing primarily on sleep and sleep disorders as relating to cancer patients.
- Sleeping on the Internet
- A primer directing readers to other sources of sleep-related material on the Internet.
- SleepNet
- Maintained by Roy Smith, who works at the School of Sleep Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Includes links to sleep disorders, sleep deprivation research, support groups, dream information, professional organizations, research groups, sleep labs, etc. A very extensive site.
- Sleep Spindle Research: Dynamic Topography of Sleep Spindles
- Part of Scott Doran's Master's thesis.
- S.N.O.R.E.
- A repository for information on obstructive sleep apnoea.
Social
Stress, Coping, and Health
- Health Psychology
- A site with information on personal control, stress, screening, socio-cognitive models of health and behaviour, and pain.
- Healthwise
- Healthwise is the Health Education and Wellness program of the Columbia University Health Service.
Psychology Organizations