APA Division 35: Society for the psychology of women Division 35 of the American Psychological Association is designated
'the Society for the Psychology of Women'. It comprises a structure
within which women and men can share ideas on the teaching and research
of psychology in relation to the issues of women. The page includes a
link to the journal 'Psychology of Women Quarterly', which is free to
members of the division, as well as a publication called 'Feminist
Psychologist'. The site should be useful for students, teachers and
researchers.
Intute.ac.uk http://www.apa.org/about/division/div35.html
Learn psychology
This webpage, hosted by a collective of psychology-related information
sites, provides an arena for A-level psychologists in particular to
further their knowledge of basic theoretical and research-related
concepts in psychology. The site includes a glossary, a book store,
links to news feeds, and individual articles on topics such as
Asperger's syndrome. This site should be useful for teachers and
A-Level Psychology students.
http://www.learnpsychology.net/
Face research This site, hosted by the University of Aberdeen, presents a number of
face perception experiments that can be completed online. There is an
emphasis on the physical attractiveness of faces. Users are required to
register if they wish to participate. As studies are completed, results
appear online. The site includes sections on the use of computer
graphics in experimentation, biographies of the researchers, and FAQs
related to the experiments. It should be useful for students and
teachers.
Intute.ac.uk http://www.faceresearch.org/
From Freud to the mysteries of the human brain (part one) This video, presented by Charlie Rose and hosted by the American PBS,
provides an overview of Sigmund Freud, psychoanalytic theory,
information processing theory, learning, memory, perception, thinking,
emotions, and behaviour. Charlie Rose is joined on the programme by the
academics Paul Nurse, Eric Kandel, Aaron Beck, Steven Roose, Peter
Fonagy, Nancy Kanwisher, Nora Volkow, Rebecca Saxe and Liz Phelps. The
video is available as an embedded Adobe Flash object is one hour in
length. This site should be useful for students and teachers.
Intute.ac.uk http://www.charlierose.com/shows/2006/10/31/1/part-one-of-the-charlie-rose-scien
The International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) is an
organisation which aims to advance the treatment of all aspects of
bipolar disorder (commonly referred to as manic depression) through
international collaboration in education and research, and to improve
the quality of life for those with bipolar disorder. The society is
open to mental health professionals, basic and clinical researchers,
psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, students, trainees and
interested lay groups and individuals. The website provides information
on the society, its history, mission, objectives, structure, membership
categories, trainee programmes, ISBD regional societies, meetings,
publications, FAQs, and links to sites of related interest. Some
sections of the site are only available to ISBD members.
http://www.isbd.org/portal/
The
Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM) is an organisation which provides
an interactive network for education and collaboration on common
research, and clinical and public policy concerns relating to
prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and health promotion.
The Society represents professionals working in the field of medicine,
psychology, and public health. The website provides information on the
organisation, its mission, goals, structure, meetings, membership
benefits, news items, press releases, special interest groups, and
links to sites of related interest. Further information is available on
education, training, and career development. The section on
Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine (EBBM) provides information on the
SBM EBBM Committee, a definition of EBBM, citations for articles on
EBBM, conference activites, and links to other resources. Two public
policies, 'Diabetes : measures of quality care should include
patient-centred outcomes' and 'Childhood obesity : a policy statement
of the Society of Behavioral Medicine' are available online. Some
sections of the site can only be accessed by SBM members.
http://www.sbm.org/
The
Society for Stimulus Properties of Drugs (SSPD) is an international
non-profit organisation which encourages the development of teaching
and research relevant to understanding the stimulus properties of
psychoactive drugs used in psychiatry and neurology. The society uses
drug discrimination methods to study drugs used to treat mental
illnesses and the substances which produce drug dependency. The society
conducts research on the actions of drugs as discriminative stimuli,
contextual stimuli and unconditional stimuli. The website provides an
introduction to the SSPD, information on the stimulus properties of
drugs, membership requirements, past and forthcoming meetings, and
related publications. Web links to databases, societies, journals and
funding agencies relevant to the study of psychoactive drugs can be
accessed.
http://www.sspd.org.uk/about.html
Annual Review of Critical Psychology
The Annual Review of Critical Psychology is a peer-reviewed,
international online journal published by the Discourse Unit, a
trans-institutional collaborative centre, currently located at
Manchester Metropolitan University. To date, the journal has considered
the issues of action research, anti-capitalism, feminism and activism,
critical psychology in a changing world, and asylum and migration. The
site includes a list of volumes, as well as subscription and access
information. Full text articles are available for download in Microsoft
Word format. The site should be useful for researchers, teachers and
students.
Intute.ac.uk http://www.discourseunit.com/arcp.htm
A module authored by Dr. Niruj Agrawal and Dr. Suren Govender and published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as part of their 'CPD Online' series. It looks at the common neuropsychiatric manifestations of epilepsy, and how to manage them, and also at the management and assessment of patients presenting with non-epileptic fits. Access to most of the content requires registration. Intute.ac.uk http://www.psychiatrycpd.co.uk/default.aspx?page=4597
Alcohol misuse : tackling the UK epidemic This report from the British Medical Association (BMA) Board of Science looks at the extent and implications of alcohol misuse in the UK and the evidence for effective alcohol control policies. It is aimed in particular at policy makers with strategic or operational responsibility for public health and health promotion. The report continues work already done by the BMA through its policy on alcohol and through a range of publications from the Board of Science which are summarised in an appendix. The report presents information on different aspects of alcohol consumption and its impact on society. In a chapter on effective policies to reduce alcohol related harm the report brings together evidence on targeted and population wide alcohol control policies and makes a series of recommendations around these. A section on early intervention and treatment of alcohol misuse is included. The report was published by the BMA in February 2008. Intute.ac.uk http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/tacklingalcoholmisuse
Facts about narcolepsy A fact sheet on narcolepsy, a sleep disorder where sufferers have extreme difficulty staying awake, provided by the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It covers causes, diagnosis and treatments, and provides links to other resources. Intute.ac.uk http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/nar/nar_what.html
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke : Guillain-BarreSyndrome fact sheet This fact sheet is produced by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and prepared by the Office of Communications and Public Liaison. It explains in detail what Guillain-Barre Syndrome is, the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, treated and the prognosis for those with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. A postal address and telephone number is provided in order to obtain further information about neurological disorders or research programmes, or the viewer may follow the URL links at the end of the fact sheet. Intute.ac.uk http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/gbs/detail_gbs.htm
Glossary of consciousness This glossary, compiled and maintained by the US-based neuroscientist Christof Koch, provides definitions of terms and expressions used in the academic research of consciousness. The text is adapted from the glossary of 'The Quest for Consciousness', a book written in 2004 and published by Roberts & Company. The glossary maintains an emphasis on vision and visual perception. This site should be useful for students, researchers and teachers. Intute.ac.uk http://www.klab.caltech.edu/~koch/
"It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back." ~Mick Jagger
New research suggests self-control can be
improved using abstract reasoning.
Temptation comes
in many forms, often so potent, so animal, that it seems impossible to
resist. Eating too much, drinking too much, spending too much or letting the
heart rule the head. We get instant messages from deep in the gut that resonate
through the mind, trying to dictate our behaviour.
This post covers:
Evidence that abstract thinking improves self-control.
How personality and the situation affect self-control.