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Conditioning and Learning
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Basic principles of learning are always operating and always influencing human behavior. This module discusses the two most fundamental forms of learning -- classical (Pavlovian) and instrumental (operant) conditioning. Through them, we respectively learn to associate 1) stimuli in the environment, or 2) our own behaviors, with significant events, such as rewards and punishments. The two types of learning have been intensively studied because they have powerful effects on behavior, and because they provide methods that allow scientists to analyze learning processes rigorously. This module describes some of the most important things you need to know about classical and instrumental conditioning, and it illustrates some of the many ways they help us understand normal and disordered behavior in humans. The module concludes by introducing the concept of observational learning, which is a form of learning that is largely distinct from classical and operant conditioning.

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Psychology
Social Science
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Diener Education Fund
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Noba
Author:
Mark E. Bouton
Date Added:
06/15/2019
Consciousness Studies
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Everyone has their own view of the nature of consciousness based on their education and background. The intention of this book is to expand this view by providing an insight into the various ideas and beliefs on the subject as well as a review of current work in neuroscience. The neuroscientist should find the philosophical discussion interesting because this provides first-person insights into the nature of consciousness and also provides some subtle arguments about why consciousness is not a simple problem. The student of philosophy will find a useful introduction to the subject and information about neuroscience and physics that is difficult to acquire elsewhere.

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Psychology
Social Science
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Wikibooks
Date Added:
06/15/2019
Culture and Psychology
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Culture is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It shapes how we make sense of our world, how we express ourselves and how we understand and relate to others. In this textbook we introduce cultural universals and culturally specific constructs in psychology. This textbook was created for an undergraduate course that appeals to psychology majors and non-majors because it meets several general education and transfer credit requirements.

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Psychology
Social Science
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Textbook
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Maricopa Open Digital Press
Author:
Fernando Romero
L D Worthy
Trisha Lavigne
Date Added:
11/15/2020
Depression
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Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Reading
Author:
The Natiional Institute for Mental Health
Date Added:
10/01/2016
Developmental Psychology
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This course is designed to provide an engaging and personally relevant overview of the discipline of Developmental Psychology. In this course you will examine the cultural, social, psychological, and physiological influences which imp[act human development from conception to death. You - the student - will provide much of the substantive content and teaching presence in this course.

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Psychology
Social Science
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Textbook
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Achieving the Dream
Author:
Bill Pelz
Herkimer
Date Added:
05/13/2021
Discover Psychology 2.0 - A Brief Introductory Text
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This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory courses. The 15 units cover the traditional areas of intro-to-psychology; ranging from biological aspects of psychology to psychological disorders to social psychology. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs.

This book includes a comprehensive instructor's manual, PowerPoint presentations, a test bank, reading anticipation guides, and adaptive student quizzes.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Diener Education Fund
Provider Set:
Noba
Author:
Cara Laney
David M. Buss
David Watson
Edward Diener
Elizabeth F. Loftus
Emily Hooker
George Loewenstein
Henry L. Roediger III
Jeanne Tsai
Kathleen B. McDermott
Mark E. Bouton
Max H. Bazerman
Richard E. Lucas
Robert Siegler
Robert V. Levine
Ross Thompson
Sarah Pressman
Sudeep Bhatia
Susan T. Fiske
Yoshihisa Kashima
Date Added:
12/08/2016
Drive States
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Our thoughts and behaviors are strongly influenced by affective experiences known as drive states. These drive states motivate us to fulfill goals that are beneficial to our survival and reproduction. This module provides an overview of key drive states, including information about their neurobiology and their psychological effects.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Diener Education Fund
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Noba
Author:
George Loewenstein
Sudeep Bhatia
Date Added:
06/15/2019
Educational Learning Theories Textbook
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This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include scenarios that center the learning theories on student experiences.

This textbook covers:
1. Behaviorism
2. Stages of Cognitive Development
3. Social Cognitive Theory
4. Sociocultural Theory
5. Theory of Moral Development
6. Experiential Learning Theory
7. Bioecological Model of Human Development
8. Psychosocial Theory of Identity Development
9. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
10. Bloom's Taxonomy
11. Theory of Human Motivation
12. Information Processing Theory
13. Critical Pedagogy

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
OpenOregon
Author:
Jennifer Margolis
Sam May-Varas
Tanya Mead
Date Added:
06/28/2023
Educational Psychology
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This books lays the foundation for prospective teachers to learn about various teaching methodologies and covers material typically found in many teacher training programs. Chapters in the text can be assigned either from beginning to end, as with a conventional printed book, or they can be selected in some other sequence to meet the needs of particular students or classes. In general the first half of the book focuses on broader questions and principles taken from psychology per se, and the second half focuses on somewhat more practical issues of teaching. But the division between “theory” and “practice” is only approximate; all parts of the book draw on research, theory, and practical wisdom wherever appropriate. Chapter 2 is about learning theory, and Chapter 3 is about development; but as we point out, these topics overlap with each other as well as with the concerns of daily teaching. Chapter 4 is about several forms of student diversity (what might be called individual differences in another context), and Chapter 5 is about one form of diversity that has become prominent in schools recently—students with disabilities. Chapter 6 is about motivation, a topic that is heavily studied by psychological researchers, but that also poses perennial challenges to classroom teachers.

Subject:
Education
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
The Saylor Foundation
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Saylor Textbooks
Author:
Kelvin Seifert
Rosemary Sutton
Date Added:
01/01/2011
Essentials of Exercise and Sport Psychology: An Open Access Textbook
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This text represents the collaboration of more than 70 authors from multiple countries. Essentials of Exercise and Sport Psychology: An Open Access Textbook brings this diverse set of experts together to provide a free, open, accessible textbook for students studying exercise and sport psychology. Primarily directed at undergraduate students, this well-referenced book is also appropriate for graduate students.

The topics covered are broad, ranging from an Introduction to Exercise Psychology (Chapter 1), to an Introduction to Sport Psychology (Chapter 19), to Working in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (Chapter 33). Importantly, students should recognize that each author brings their individual perspectives, experiences, and expertise to this book. Therefore, some chapters may share overlapping content, but the content is discussed in unique ways. For example, Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 focus on physical activity and exercise behavior. While content in these chapters is related, it is not redundant. To fully understand the complex world of exercise and sport psychology, students are encouraged to engage with diverse perspectives from many authors.

Chapters also contain learning exercises to prompt students and instructors to engage with the material on a deeper level. For effective review, students and instructors are encouraged to complete these learning exercises and discuss responses together.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Exercise Psychology
Chapter 2. Theories of Physical Activity
Chapter 3. Promoting Self-Determined Motivation for Physical Activity: From Theory to Intervention Work
Chapter 4. Exercise Behavior Change Revisited: Affective-Reflective Theory
Chapter 5. Predictors and Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
Chapter 6. Personality and Physical Activity
Chapter 7. Body Image and Physical Activity
Chapter 8. Youth Physical Activity and Considerations for Interventions
Chapter 9. Emotion Regulation of Others and Self (EROS) During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chapter 10. Social Support, Relationships, and Physical Activity
Chapter 11. Strategies to Facilitate More Pleasant Exercise Experiences
Chapter 12. Affective Responses to Exercise: Measurement Considerations for Practicing Professionals
Chapter 13. Perceived Effort and Exertion
Chapter 14. Mindfulness in Physical Activity
Chapter 15. Exercise and Physical Activity for Depression
Chapter 16. Physical Activity and Exercise for the Prevention and Management of Anxiety
Chapter 17. Physical Activity and Severe Mental Illness
Chapter 18. Exercise and Chronic Fatigue
Chapter 19. Taking the Field: An Introduction to the Field of Sport Psychology
Chapter 20. Get Your Head in the Game: Examining the Use of Psychological Skills in Sport
Chapter 21. Motivation in Coaching: Promoting Adaptive Psychological Outcomes
Chapter 22. Self-Control in Sports
Chapter 23. Music in Sport: From Conceptual Underpinnings to Applications
Chapter 24. Values-Based Coaching: The Role Coaches in Moral Development
Chapter 25. Leadership Development in Sports Teams
Chapter 26. Group Dynamics in Sport
Chapter 27. Self, Relational, and Collective Efficacy in Athletes
Chapter 28. Diagnosing Problems, Prescribing Solutions, and Advancing Athlete Burnout Research
Chapter 29. Psychological Stress and Performance
Chapter 30. Organizational Stress in Competitive Sport
Chapter 31. Rehabilitation from Sport Injury: A Social Support Perspective
Chapter 32. Promoting Adherence to Rehabilitation through Supporting Patient Well-Being: A Self-Determination Perspective
Chapter 33. Working in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

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Applied Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Life Science
Psychology
Social Science
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Homework/Assignment
Textbook
Author:
Leighton Jones
Zachary Zenko
Date Added:
07/27/2022
Failures of Awareness: The Case of Inattentional Blindness
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We think important objects and events in our world will automatically grab our attention, but they often don’t, particularly when our attention is focused on something else. The failure to notice unexpected objects or events when attention is focused elsewhere is now known as inattentional blindness. The study of such failures of awareness has a long history, but their practical importance has received increasing attention over the past decade. This module describes the history and status of research on inattentional blindness, discusses the reasons why we find these results to be counterintuitive, and the implications of failures of awareness for how we see and act in our world.

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Diener Education Fund
Provider Set:
Noba
Author:
Daniel Simons
Date Added:
06/15/2019
Forensic Psychology and Law: A Canadian Perspective
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Our goal in writing this text was to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse and broad field of forensic psychology, including applications in both the criminal and civil legal systems, with a focus on the Canadian experience. The core topics include forensic assessment in the criminal and civil domains, treat- ment, children and juveniles in the legal system, eyewitness testimony, police and police investigations, jury decision making, and correctional psychology.

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Career and Technical Education
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
British Columbia/Yukon Open Authoring Platform
Author:
Deborah Connolly
Patricia Zapf
Ronald Roesch
Stephen D Hart
Date Added:
07/06/2020
Functions of Emotions
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Emotions play a crucial role in our lives because they have important functions. This module describes those functions, dividing the discussion into three areas: the intrapersonal, the interpersonal, and the social and cultural functions of emotions. The section on the intrapersonal functions of emotion describes the roles that emotions play within each of us individually; the section on the interpersonal functions of emotion describes the meanings of emotions to our relationships with others; and the section on the social and cultural functions of emotion describes the roles and meanings that emotions have to the maintenance and effective functioning of our societies and cultures at large. All in all we will see that emotions are a crucially important aspect of our psychological composition, having meaning and function to each of us individually, to our relationships with others in groups, and to our societies as a whole.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Diener Education Fund
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Noba
Author:
David Matsumoto
Hyisung Hwang
Date Added:
06/15/2019
Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders
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Abnormal Psychology is an Open Education Resource written by Alexis Bridley, Ph.D. and Lee W. Daffin Jr., Ph.D. through Washington State University. The book tackles the difficult topic of mental disorders in 15 modules. This journey starts by discussing what abnormal behavior is by attempting to understand what normal behavior is. Models of abnormal psychology and clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are then discussed. With these three modules completed, the authors next explore several classes of mental disorders in 5 blocks. Block 1 covers mood, trauma and stressor related, and dissociative disorders. Block 2 covers anxiety, somatic symptom, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Block 3 covers eating and substance-related and addictive disorders. Block 4 tackles schizophrenia spectrum and personality disorders. Finally, Block 5 investigates neurocognitive disorders and then ends with a discussion of contemporary issues in psychopathology. Disorders are covered by discussing their clinical presentation and DSM Criteria, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Washington State University
Author:
Alexis Bridley
Lee W. Daffin Jr.
Date Added:
11/18/2021
Gender
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This module discusses gender and its related concepts, including sex, gender roles, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism. In addition, this module includes a discussion of differences that exist between males and females and how these real gender differences compare to the stereotypes society holds about gender differences. In fact, there are significantly fewer real gender differences than one would expect relative to the large number of stereotypes about gender differences. This module then discusses theories of how gender roles develop and how they contribute to strong expectations for gender differences. Finally, the module concludes with a discussion of some of the consequences of relying on and expecting gender differences, such as gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and ambivalent sexism.

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Diener Education Fund
Provider Set:
Noba
Author:
Christia Spears Brown
Jennifer A. Jewell
Date Added:
06/15/2019
General Psychology
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This is the full course content for a course on General Psychology. It contains eight modules: Foundations of Psychology; Biopsychology; Consciousness and Sleep; Sensation and Perception; Learning, Memory, and Intelligence; Motivation and Emotion; Personality, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology; Psychological Disorder and Treatment, Abnormal Behavior and Health Psychology

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Psychology
Social Science
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Textbook
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Achieving the Dream
Author:
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Date Added:
05/14/2021
General Psychology: An Introduction
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The NOBA Project is a growing collection of expert-authored, open-licensed modules in psychology, funded by the Diener Education Fund. From these open modules, Tori Kearns and Deborah Lee created an arranged open textbook for her introductory psychology class. This textbook was created under a Round One ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.

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Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
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Diener Education Fund
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Noba
Author:
Deborah Lee
Tori Kearns
Date Added:
12/05/2019
General Psychology for Honors Students
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What are the most effective methods to study for a test? What are the meanings of dreams? How do illusions work? With whom are you most likely to fall in love? These are just a few of the questions that have been asked by psychologists since the birth of the field as an area of scientific research in the 1870’s. This text surveys the basic concepts, theories, and pivotal findings over the past 100 years in the science of Psychology, with special emphasis on contemporary concepts and findings focused on the relation of the brain to normal and pathological behaviors. Psychology has long evolved past the psychodynamic influence to include biological, social, learning, motivational, and developmental perspectives, to name a few. Contemporary psychologists go beyond philosophical or anecdotal speculation and rely on empirical evidence to inform their conclusions. Similarly, readers will push beyond pre-existing schemas and misconceptions of the field of psychology to an understanding of contemporary quantitative research methods as they are used to predict and test human behavior.

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
University of Missouri St. Louis
Author:
Kate Votaw
Date Added:
11/18/2021