Critical Social Psychology
We live in a complex, fast changing and highly social world. One of the most compelling questions we face is how to understand ourselves and other people. The video tracks on this album introduce the...
View ArticleExploring Psychology
How humans think, develop, and experience the world around us has been fascinating psychologists for over 100 years. The tracks in this album cover a range of case studies, looking at factors which can...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: Mental Health - Sectioned/Mental
Continuing the exploration into mental health, two BBC programmes take frank and fresh approaches to this often challenging subject. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 as OU on the...
View ArticleCognitive Psychology
The consciousness of the human mind has long been a topic of fascination and curiosity amongst writers, artists and psychologists, from Carl Jung and Salvador Dali to Virginia Wolfe and Gertrude Stein....
View ArticleHow do we measure personality?
An agreed framework is vital for measuring personality, says Brendan Burchell. Professor Brendan Burchell.First published on Wed, 26 May 2010 as How do we measure personality?. To find out more visit...
View ArticleSport and exercise psychology
Psychological factors can play a significant role in sport and exercise. In sport, psychological preparation could mean the difference between winning and losing, whilst in exercise psychological...
View ArticleCultural differences in mental health?
The OU's Jonathan Leach asks: Are mental health problems the same across the globe? Dr Jonathan Leach .First published on Fri, 24 May 2013 as Cultural differences in mental health?. To find out more...
View ArticleThe Wonder of Dogs - Episode three
What makes the human–dog relationship so special? The OpenLearn team.First published on Wed, 28 Aug 2013 as The Wonder of Dogs - Episode three. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleThe psychology behind a thank you
Find out how saying 'thank you', making a cup of tea and The Great British Bake Off can tackle mental health issues and make people happier. First published on Thu, 09 Oct 2014 as The psychology...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: All in the Mind - Radicalisation and the bystander effect
Radicalisation, letters helping people fight depression and the bystander effect are discussed on this week's All in the Mind. First published on Thu, 30 Oct 2014 as OU on the BBC: All in the Mind -...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: All in the Mind - Understanding psychosis and walking
Psychologists call for a change in how we treat people who experience psychosis in this episode of All in the Mind. First published on Fri, 21 Nov 2014 as OU on the BBC: All in the Mind - Understanding...
View ArticlePhillip Hughes death: world of cricket comes to terms with tragic loss
The death of Phillip Hughes will have a huge psychological effect on his teammates, writes Caroline Heaney. Dr Caroline Heaney. Dr Caroline Heaney is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at The Open...
View ArticleInvestigating Psychology
Investigate the conceptual and historical issues in Psychology with this interactive feature. Rose Capdevila.First published on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 as Investigating Psychology. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: All in the Mind - How beliefs influence our perception and memory
This week's programme looks at the way or beliefs influence what we see and what we remember. First published on Fri, 19 Dec 2014 as OU on the BBC: All in the Mind - How beliefs influence our...
View ArticlePathways To Success in Higher Education
For use in conjuction with the 'Pathways to Success' guide created by The Open University in Wales. First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Pathways To Success in Higher Education. To find out more...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Pathway
So you have decided that studying Social Science and Psychology is for you - what next? First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Pathway. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Blue Pathway
Links to resources recommended by 'Pathways to Success in Higher Education' by The Open University in Wales. First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Blue Pathway. To find...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Orange Pathway
Links to resources recommended by 'Pathways to Success in Higher Education' by The Open University in Wales. First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Orange Pathway. To...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Green Pathway
Links to resources recommended by 'Pathways to Success in Higher Education' by The Open University in Wales. First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Green Pathway. To find...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Tasters
Is Social Science and Psychology for you? Dip into some of our tasters and find out! First published on Fri, 23 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Tasters. To find out more visit The Open...
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