General Pschology Links.

General Psychology Resources on the Web

1. Armin Gunther's Links to Psychological Journals Excellent
Do you need to find a Psychological Journal? Then this is THE place...That is, if you don't find it on our Psychology Journals Page. According to Armin, there are approximately 1,500 Psychological and Social Science online journals, and he's got them in his index (we wouldn't be surprised if he's got even more than that). Even if you don't need to find a specific journal, this is a wonderful resource for starting a research project and finding interesting Psychological articles and papers.

2. The American Psychological Association (and PsychNET)
Well, we figured if we are going to have a list of general Psychology resources, we had to start with this one. The APA is considered the governing body of Psychology and their redesigned site has lots to offer students. For example, if you go to the Psychology Resources, you will find recent articles and studies on selected topics like, anger management, childhood memories, the effects of violence on television, and more. We also recommend that you check out the current editions of the APA Monitor, the APA's newspaper that has articles about current research, issues related to Psychology programs across the country, as well as more general issues related to Psychology.And make sure you stop by the Student Information area where you will find sections on planning your career, getting funding, etc.

3. The American Psychological Society
The rival to APA is APS. According to APS, APA is more oriented to clinical Psychology topics, clinical issues, and more applied, less scientific work. On the other hand, APS is more scientifically oriented (meaning they focus more on research, experimental psychology, etc.) and offers a nice alternative to APA. APS says it this way, " The APS Mission: To promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, and the improvement of human welfare." In their site you will find Psychology news, publications, conferences, job listings, external links, and much more. We recommend that you visit the APS News area which gives links to recent articles and topics selected by APS (rather than giving an entire publication, they provides specific articles). There is much more on this site, and we consider a very good resource center for Psychology students from one of the best Psychological Organizations you will encounter.

4. PsychWeb by Russ Dewey
This is one of the most well known Psychological megasites on the web. We should emphasize that as a megasite, PsychWeb has tons and tons of links, sections and areas to visit, and so much more it is difficult to describe. It can be overwhelming, but because the site has so many resources, and some people seem to like megasites, we have included it on our list. As far as megasites go, it's a good one. In particular, you can find links to almost any topic even remotely related to Psychology on the "Megalist" page. In addition, we are fond of the Introductory Psychology quiz written by Russ Dewey. Take some time and give it a try.

5. Social Psychology Network
This site is another megasite, and is not as well known as PsychWeb, but we think it's a better site. The reasons we like this megasite better than PsychWeb (although we do like PsychWeb) is that the Social Psychology Network is simply less overwhelming. But let's be honest, megasites in general are just too darn big and difficult to use. When you want to find a good site about, for example, theories of childhood development, you want to get the information fast and easily. You want a list of maybe a couple of really good places to go, not every single site on the web that mentions childhood development. Well, that is what medalists give you. Even the good ones like PsychWeb and the Social Psychology Network are overflowing with link after link. But, once again, if you want a good megasite, this is a good one. In addition to providing gigantic lists of sites related Social Psychology, the Social Psychology Network has lists of General Psychology information and sites all over the web. One very nice feature of this site is that there is a site-wide search engine. If you know exactly what you are looking for, you will be able to locate it easily. This is a real plus!

6. Psychology With Style: A Hypertext Writing Guide
Few tasks give Psychology students as many problems as writing, and in particular, writing using proper APA style. Dr. Plonsky at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, created an organized and very helpful page about writing techniques and APA style. One of the main reasons we have included this page on the list is that, unlike many other sites, Dr. Plonsky updated his page to meet the most recent edition of the APA Publication Manual (this is the bible of writing in APA style; most recent edition is the fourth edition). The site begins with some general writing help, but then moves into more specific APA writing issues that are quite helpful. Plus, there are some graphic images used to demonstrate correct APA style and format. If you need some help with writing or want to get information and assistance with APA writing style, this is a great place to start.

7. Career Information
One of the most frequently asked questions by AlleyDog.com members is, "what can I do with a degree in psychology?" If you're interested in finding out about careers in psychology you should absolutely take a look at this online brochure provided by the APA. The APA site is especially useful if you're planning a career in psychology with a graduate degree such as a Master's of a Ph. D.

8. GRE Online
While we may not think the GRE is a valid or reliable test, most schools still use it as an important component to acceptance into their graduate programs. As a result, you need to take it seriously and do well on it. So, if you're looking for online help with this exam, visit the GRE online page. There aren't many good online resources that will help you prepare for the GRE. This one is about the best we've found. Also, if you looking for the premiere, overall GRE prep service, visit Kaplan Online. The Kaplan site has a ton of great information, but no real online courses or comprehensive preparation tools. Finally, if you want to take some practice tests, get help, use tutorials, and more, check out 4Tests.com. They have a wide range of tests and resources that make this site really unique and helpful.