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Explore a wide array of psychological theories and concepts that explain human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. From foundational theories like behaviorism and psychoanalysis to contemporary approaches such as cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

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Student Resources

DClinPsy Reflective Practice

Why is self-reflection so important for a Clinical Psychologist? Much of a clinical psychologist’s work involves coming alongside another person to reflect on their history,...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

child development
A-Level Psychology

Cognition and Development

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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A-Level Psychology

Eating Behaviour (A-Level Psychology)

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Freudian Psychology

Ratman (Ernst Lanzer, 1909)

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Student Resources

Goal Setting (According to Cal Newport)

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Student Resources

Digital Minimalism

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

deep work

Student Resources

Deep Work for Beginners

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Slow Productivity

Student Resources

Slow Productivity

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Shutdown Ritual

Student Resources

Shutdown Ritual: A Practice for Productivity

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

time blocking

Student Resources

Time block strategy to double your efficiency (and End Overload)

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

diagram of the brain with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex labelled.

Biopsychology

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A sliced image of the brain with labels of different areas such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus

Biopsychology

Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An x-ray image of the head with the cingulate cortex highlighted in orange, located deep and central to the brain.

Biopsychology

Cingulate Cortex

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with a brain in the centre and labels showing areas where intelligence is controlled such as the prefrontal cortex, temporal lobe, and thalamus.

Biopsychology

What Part Of The Brain Controls Intelligence?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Child Psychology

Signs of Secure Attachment in Infants

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Illustration of the brain stem with labels of the anatomical parts.

Biopsychology

Brainstem Anatomy

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

basal ganglia 1

Biopsychology

Basal Ganglia

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Diagram of the adrenal glands on top of the kidneys.

Biopsychology

Adrenaline (Epinephrine)

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Chemical symbols for various neurotransmitters and hormones.

Biopsychology

Neurotransmitters vs Hormones

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Close up image of synapses between many neurons.

Biopsychology

Synaptic Plasticity

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Infographic titled "key emotion areas of the brain" with brief descriptions of 6 key areas alongside associated images such as the amygdala, hippocamps, and prefrontal cortex.

Biopsychology

Brain & Emotions

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Personal Statment

Student Resources

DClinPsy Personal Statement Reflections

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

mirror neurons

Biopsychology

Mirror Neurons

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

interneuron function

Biopsychology

Interneurons

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A table outlining the differences between neurons and glial cells.

Biopsychology

Neurons vs Glial Cells

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

gender identity

A-Level Psychology

Gender Psychology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Sympathetic nervous system vs parasympathetic nervous system comparison table.

Biopsychology

Sympathetic Vs Parasympathetic Nervous System

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A flow diagram outlining the branches of the nervous system, with two outlines of bodies highlighting the central and peripheral nervous system

Biopsychology

Central Nervous System Vs. Peripheral Nervous System

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Three main types of neurons: sensory, interneuron and motor

Biopsychology

Sensory Vs Motor Neurons

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A comparison table outlining the differences between Excitatory Vs Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Biopsychology

Excitatory vs. Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Outline of the human head and the brain with labelled areas such as the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum, and amygdala

Biopsychology

Prefrontal Cortex Development

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A graph outlining how action potential works. Y axis: voltage, X axis: Time.

Biopsychology

What Is Action Potential?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A diagram of a close up of an electrical synapse.

Biopsychology

Chemical vs Electrical Synapse

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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