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Discoverin Discovering g Psycholog Psychology: y: The Science of Mind 1Ce (2021) (by John T. Cacioppo, Laura A. Freberg, & Ashley S. Waggoner Denton) ISBN-10: 0176877266; ISBN-13: 9780176877262 Web links provided by Dr. Karsten A. Loepelmann, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta

Chapter 1: The Science of Mind - The D Discipline iscipline of Psychology Psychology is a Hub Science https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/psychology-is-a-hub-science Article about the central role of psychology in science by John Cacioppo. Past, Present, and Promise https://www.learner.org/series/discovering-psychology/past-present-and-promise/ This video covers key events, historical figures, and approaches and perspectives in the history of psychology. Today in the History of Psychology http://todayinpsychologyhistory.pbworks.com/w/page/124833663/Today%20in%20the %20History%20of%20Psychology Find out what happened on any given date; based on brief descriptions of over 3,100 events in the history of psychology. Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/ The website for Psychology Today magazine has news and information about psychology. This Week in the History of Psychology http://www.yorku.ca/christo/podcasts/ This weekly podcast has interviews with experts on a featured event that occurred during that particular week in psychology's past. Classics in the History of Psychology http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/index.htm You can read the full text of dozens of classic papers in psychology, by Freud, Hebb, Skinner, and more. This site is made available by psychologist Christopher Green of York University. Canadian Psychological Association https://cpa.ca/ The CPA, formed in 1939, is psychology’s national voice in Canada. Why our ancestors drilled holes in each other’s skulls

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160826-why-our-ancestors-drilled-holes-in-each-othersskulls BBC article on the prehistorical practice of trepanation. Wilder Penfield https://www.mcgill.ca/about/history/penfield Describes the work of this pioneering American-Canadian neurosurgeon in mapping the brain. Donald Olding Hebb https://can-acn.org/donald-olding-hebb/ Describes the major contributions to psychology and neuroscience made by this Canadian “father of neuropsychology.” Brenda Milner https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/about/brenda-milner Article on the life and career of Canada's preeminent neuropsychologist. Psychology’s Feminist Voices https://feministvoices.com/ This website collects, preserves, and shares the narratives of diverse feminist psychologists from all over the world. The Association for Women in Psychology https://www.awpsych.org/ The AWP is a scientific and educational organization committed to encouraging feminist psychological research, theory, and activism. Perspectives in Modern Psychology https://www.verywellmind.com/perspectives-in-modern-psychology-2795595 Briefly explains the points of view in modern psychology. Responding to Cultural Diversity https://www.psychologicalscience.org/topics/cultural-diversity Articles from the Association for Psychological Science on issues of culture and diversity from the perspective of psychology. Psychology's Comprehensive Online Resource https://www.psychology.org/ Explains how to become a psychologist, and includes resources on education, careers, and employment. Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology Page https://www.psywww.com/careers/ Advice on your undergraduate years, jobs available to psychology majors, and information about graduate school in psychology.

Careers in the Helping Professions http://teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/himelein99.pdf Discusses clinical, counseling, rehabilitation, and school psychology, as well as careers in social work, speech pathology, occupational therapy, industrial/organizational psychology and other helping professions.

Chapter 2: The Measure of M Mind ind - Methods of Psychology Emily Blunt Talks About Stuttering https://www.stutteringhelp.org/emily-blunt-talks-about-stuttering Article from the Stuttering Foundation about Emily Blunt, as described in the textbook. Understanding and Using The Scientific Method https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/scientific_method.html Science Made Simple describes the steps of the scientific method. Design https://conjointly.com/kb/research-design/ A good introduction to research design, this site explains important components of design, including experimental designs, random assignment, and more. Graduate Record Exam https://www.ets.org/gre Information about this standardized test developed by the Educational Testing Service. Confusing Cause and Effect Examples https://www.softschools.com/examples/fallacies/confusing_cause_and_effect_examples/523/ Explains the fallacy of confusing cause and effect, with examples. Guessing Correlations http://istics.net/Correlations/index.php A good interactive exercise to guess correlations of plotted data--click on “Correlations”. Online Psychology Laboratory https://opl.apa.org/src/index.html#/Demonstrations Participate in online versions of classic studies, and analyze your own personal data. Psychological Research on the Net https://psych.hanover.edu/Research/exponnet.html You can actually participate in these online projects on decision making, giving directions, anger, irrational food beliefs, and dozens of others. Introduction to Psychology Research Methods https://www.verywellmind.com/introduction-to-research-methods-2795793

Describes the three types of psychology research, and discusses other important aspects of psychological research and research methods. Statistics: An Introduction https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=67 An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, and some of the methods used to analyze and compare variables. The Problems with Statistics https://public.wsu.edu/~taflinge/evistats.html Just because someone backs up an idea with statistics does not mean you should accept it. This site suggests questions to ask about any scientific study. Online Statistics Education http://onlinestatbook.com/2/index.html A free online statistics textbook, with multimedia simulations. Research Methods and Statistics https://psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/tools.shtml Links to further resources in different kinds of research and statistical methods. The mysterious placebo https://skepticalinquirer.org/1997/01/the-mysterious-placebo/ Article from Skeptical Inquirer magazine giving a description and brief history of the placebo effect. Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf This document describes the ethical responsibilities of Canadian researchers in psychology. Panel on Research Ethics https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/home.html This panel promotes high ethical standards of conduct in research involving humans for major Canadian granting agencies. Canadian Council on the Care of Animals https://www.ccac.ca/ A national organization responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the care and use of animals in research, teaching and testing throughout Canada. Animal Research Ethics https://www.ualberta.ca/research/research-support/research-ethics-office/animal-researchethics/index.html An example of ethical guidelines concerning the use and treatment of animals in research from the University of Alberta.

Chapter 3: The Evolvi Evolving ng Mind - Nature and Nurture Intertwined Genotype versus phenotype https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/genovspheno_01 Gives examples of the difference between the set of genes an organism has, and its observable characteristics. Introduction to Genetics https://basicbiology.net/biology-101/introduction-to-genetics Briefly explains DNA, genes, chromosomes, genetic inheritance, and more. Journey Into Human DNA https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/journey-into-human-dna.html Interactive journey beginning with the body and ending with the atoms that make up a single DNA base. The DNA molecule is shaped like a twisted ladder http://www.dnaftb.org/19/ Explains the structure of the DNA molecule with animation, and describes its discovery. DNA from the Beginning http://www.dnaftb.org/ An animated primer of 75 experiments that contributed to modern genetics. The Human Genome Project https://www.genome.gov/human-genome-project The goal of this research project was the complete mapping and understanding of all the genes of human beings, known as the genome. Behavioral Genetics https://www.apa.org/monitor/apr04/index Several articles on the role of genetics in behaviour from the American Psychological Association. Human eye color genetics http://www.athro.com/evo/inherit.html Interactive exploration of eye color genetics and inheritance. What is Epigenetics? https://www.whatisepigenetics.com/ Breaks down the science of epigenetics and presents it in a way that a regular person can understand. Epigenomics Fact Sheet https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Epigenomics-Fact-Sheet

Answers frequently asked questions about epigenomics, a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of the chemical tags that mark the genome. Epigenetics https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/biot09.sci.life.gen.epigenetics/epigenetics/ Companion site for the episode of NOVA scienceNOW, with a video and background reading. Nutrition & the Epigenome https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/nutrition/ Discusses the effects of the foods we eat on our epigenome, and the emerging field of nutrigenomics. MendelWeb http://www.mendelweb.org/ Discusses the origins of classical genetics, constructed around the work of Gregor Mendel. Biology and Evolutionary Theory http://www.talkorigins.org/origins/faqs-evolution.html Presents answers to frequently asked questions about evolution. 10 common myths about evolution https://thelogicofscience.com/2015/08/31/10-common-myths-about-evolution/ Addresses common misunderstandings about evolutionary theory. Evolutionary Psychology: A Primer https://www.cep.ucsb.edu/primer.html This introduction was written by evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides and John Tooby. Top Examples of Evolutionary Psychology https://www.healthguidance.org/entry/18944/1/top-examples-of-evolutionary-psychologythe-psychology-of-primitive-man.html Applies evolutionary theory to psychology, including phobias, stress, altruism, and more. Sexual Selection and the Theory of Parental Investment https://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/capsules/outil_bleu11.html Describes the effects of parental investment on sexual selection and behaviour.

Chapter 4: The Biological Mind - The Ph Phys ys ysical ical Basis of Behaviour Studying the Brain and Behavior in Biopsychology https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-biopsychology-2794883 Explains the history and principles of biological psychology The History of Phrenology on the Web http://www.historyofphrenology.org.uk/

Overview of this pseudoscience and a collection of images supposedly relating bumps on the skull to personal characteristics. How fMRI Works https://science.howstuffworks.com/fmri.htm An introduction to the fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) technique of brain imaging, from HowStuffWorks. The PET Scan: A New Window Into the Brain https://cerebromente.org.br/n01/pet/pet.htm Has pictures of PET (positron emission tomography) scans showing living brains in action, from Brain & Mind: Electronic Magazine on Neuroscience. Mapping the Brain https://cerebromente.org.br/n03/tecnologia/eeg.htm Explains how EEGs (electroencephalograms) can be used to measure the activity of the brain, from Brain & Mind: Electronic Magazine on Neuroscience. Brain Basics: Know Your Brain https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/know-your-brain Briefly describes the major divisions of the brain, the structure of neurons, and some key neurotransmitters. How the Brain Works https://drugsindehersenen.jellinek.nl/en/brain/how-the-brain-works-en/ Presents animations of brain and neurotransmitter function, as well as the effects of drugs. How Brain Cells Work https://cerebromente.org.br/n10/fundamentos/pot2_i.htm This article on neural functioning from Brain & Mind: Electronic Magazine on Neuroscience includes an animation illustrating the flow of different ions across the membrane, and the resulting change in potentials. Introductory Biological Psychology Tutorials https://psych.athabascau.ca/html/Psych289/Biotutorials/index.shtml?sso=true This extensive set of online materials from Athabasca University includes visually based tutorials, matching self-tests, and multiple-choice self-tests. The Brain with David Eagleman https://pbs.lm-prod.media.ingest.s3.amazonaws.com/General%20Audience%202015/The %20Brain%20Interactive/brain--v1.0.0/index.html#/the-brain Explore video clips from the TV series to gain a deeper understanding of one of the body's most complicated and essential organs. Explore the Nervous System

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html This site provides information on the brain and nervous system, including experiments, activities, and links to other neuroscience resources. Neuropsychology Central http://www.neuropsychologycentral.com/ Has links to resources and a discussion forum on neuropsychology. Neurosciences on the Internet: Best Bets http://www.neuroguide.com/bestbets.html Links to good sources of neuroscience information. Brain https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/brain/ Learn more about the most complex organ in the human body. The Brain from Top to Bottom https://thebrain.mcgill.ca/ This website from McGill University explores brain anatomy and function. The Phineas Gage information page https://www.uakron.edu/gage/ Collection of information on the life of Phineas Gage and his brain injury, which allowed a connection to be made between brain and behaviour. Procrastination Research Group https://www.procrastination.ca/ This research group examines procrastination and hosts the iProcrastinate podcast, as described in the textbook. Roger W. Sperry https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1981/sperry/article/ The Nobel Prize website article on Roger Sperry’s split-brain research.

Chapter 5: The P Perceiving erceiving Mind - Sensation and Pe Perception rception The Canadian Synesthesia Association http://synesthesiacanada.com/ This online community is raising awareness of synesthesia, in which experiences from different senses become paired. Sensation and Perception Tutorials https://psych.hanover.edu/Krantz/sen_tut.html Presents tutorials and demonstrations of phenomena in sensation and perception.

Gross Anatomy of the Eye https://webvision.med.utah.edu/book/part-i-foundations/gross-anatomy-of-the-ey/ An introductory chapter from the online book Webvision: The Organization of the Retina and Visual System describes the basic structures of the eyeball and the retina. The Joy of Visual Perception http://www.yorku.ca/eye/thejoy.htm This web book is an online textbook on visual perception. Color Matters https://www.colormatters.com/ Explore topics like how colour affects our minds, actions, and reactions; also explains color as a form of radiation. Optical Illusions https://www.archimedes-lab.org/Gallery/new_optical_illusions.html A gallery of visual illusions from Archimedes' Laboratory. Visual Phenomena & Optical Illusions https://michaelbach.de/ot/ Over 100 animated visual illusions. The Principles of Artistic Illusions https://im-possible.info/english/articles/principles/principles.html Discusses visual illusions of artistic interest. The Interactive Ear https://www.amplifon.com/uk/interactive-ear/index.html Interactive online demo showing how the outer, middle, and inner ears work. The Cochlea: Graphic Tour of the Inner Ear's Machinery http://147.162.36.50/cochlea/index.htm The dynamics of hearing and the workings of the inner ear are graphically demonstrated at this site from the Laboratory of Biophysics at the International School of Advanced Studies. Dangerous Decibels http://dangerousdecibels.org/ Explains how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Zatorre Lab Website https://www.zlab.mcgill.ca/about/ This lab website has information on research into the neural mechanisms underlying complex auditory processes in the human brain, including speech and music. Touch and Pain https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/touch/2012/touch-and-pain

Online article from BrainFacts.org discusses the perception of touch and pain. Ronald Melzack https://www.cdnmedhall.org/inductees/ronaldmelzack Brief biography and description of the work of this Canadian pain researcher. Gate Control Theory of Pain https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/pain4.htm HowStuffWorks explains this model of pain, developed by Melzack and Wall. Introduction to the Vestibular System https://www.mcgill.ca/vestibular-gazecontrol-lab/research/intro-vestibular-system Explains the anatomy and physiology underlying our perception of movement in three dimensions. Smell (Olfaction) https://courses.lumenlearning.com/austincc-ap1/chapter/special-senses-smell-olfaction/ Describes the physiology and anatomy of olfaction, as well as some olfactory system dysfunctions. The science behind how we taste https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/science-how-we-taste This article from WebMD describes the workings of the sense of taste.

Chapter 6: The Aw Aware are Mind - Elements of Consciousness Consciousness https://cerebromente.org.br/n05/opiniao/concien1_i.htm This article from Brain & Mind: Electronic Magazine on Neuroscience explores historical and modern ideas about the possible location of consciousness in the brain. Clockwork Genes: Discoveries in Biological Time https://www.biointeractive.org/professional-learning/science-talks/clockwork-genesdiscoveries-biological-time Delves into evidence for where biological clocks might be located in the brain, and their genetic basis. Are You a Lark, an Owl, or a Hummingbird? https://www.nasw.org/users/llamberg/larkowl.htm Take this quiz and find out if you’re more suited to being up early, staying up late, or a little of both. Jet Lag and Sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/jet-lag-and-sleep Information about how to treat jet lag from the National Sleep Foundation.

How to Sleep Better https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm Seven tips to improve your sleep, and improve your energy and productivity during the day. What is Sleep...And Why Do We Do It? http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sleep.html This page from the University of Washington describes stages of sleep, and also explains sleep as a restorative and adaptive process. Canadian Sleep Society https://css-scs.ca/ The website for this professional association of clinicians, scientists, and technologists has a listing of sleep facilities and sleep experts in Canada. Sleep For Success https://jamesmaas.com/ The website of noted sleep researcher James Maas promotes the importance of getting enough sleep. Sleep Disorders http://www.sleepnet.com/disorder.htm Sleepnet provides symptoms of many different sleep disorders, and has an online “sleep test” you can take. The Dreams Foundation http://www.dreams.ca This non-profit organization collaborating with the Dream and Nightmare Research Laboratory at Montreal's Sacré-Coeur Hospital, has information on the nature of dreams and their practical applications to overall health and well-being. Is Addiction a Disease? https://drugfree.org/article/is-addiction-a-disease/ Explores the disease model of addiction, explaining how it disrupts regions of the brain that are responsible for reward, motivation, learning, judgment and memory. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health https://www.camh.ca/ CAMH is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world’s leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse https://www.ccsa.ca/ The CCSA changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs on society.

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