Psychology

Find learning resources for Psychology and get a better understanding of why people behave the way they do. How can we modify behavior and build better habits? How can we understand those around us? This section features learning materials for psychology appropriate for a wide range of grade levels.

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. It is a relatively young field of study that began to develop in the late 19th century. Psychology is a very broad field that covers many different topics, such as child development, emotions, learning, personality, mental disorders, and social behavior.

Psychologists use scientific methods to conduct research on behavior and mental processes. This research can be used to help people understand and improve their lives. Psychology is a very applied field, and psychologists often work in schools, hospitals, businesses, and government.

Psychology Resources

Uniquely Human book by Barry Prizant

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

A paradigm-shifting book that reframes autism as a difference to be understood rather than a disorder to be fixed, with practical guidance for parents and educators.

The Zones of Regulation curriculum by Leah Kuypers

The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum Designed to Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control

A widely-used framework that teaches children to identify their emotional states and use strategies to regulate their feelings and behavior across four color-coded zones.

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

Anyone interested in psychotherapy or personal growth will rejoice at the publication of The Gift of Therapy, a masterwork from one of today's most accomplished psychological thinkers. From his thirty-five years as a practicing psychiatrist and...

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research....

Mental Health Awareness Course from Lead Academy

Mental Health Awareness Course

Build understanding of common mental health conditions, warning signs, coping strategies, and how to support others.

Child Psychology Diploma Course from Lead Academy

Child Psychology Diploma Course

Understand child cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence with this CPD-accredited course.

Psychology

Psychology

26 in-depth videos about psychology topics including: Mental health Cognitive Dissonance Death Anxiety Self-sabotage Racism Sleep disorders Conspiracies Physical attraction And much more....

Gamification

Gamification

Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. This course will teach you the mechanisms of gamification, why it has such tremendous potential,...

PSYCH101: Introduction to Psychology

PSYCH101: Introduction to Psychology

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry. It has been designed to not only provide you with the tools necessary for the study of psychology but to present you with a...

Psychology (online)

Psychology (online)

This highly interactive online Psychology course focuses on the study of human behavior and mental processes and answers questions about why people think, feel and act as they do, as well as how people learn and see the world around them. This course...

Buddhism and Modern Psychology

Buddhism and Modern Psychology

The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars to critically examine both the meditative practice and Buddhist ideas about the human mind. A number of scientists and philosophers have taken...

Psychology Crash Course

Psychology Crash Course

What does Psychology mean? Where does it come from? Hank gives you a 10 minute intro to one of the more tricky sciences and talks about some of the big names in the development of the field. Welcome to Crash Course Psychology!!!...