Writing in response to Short Answer Questions is challenging. Not only do you have to understand the content, but you also have to meet the demands of the command term and keep within a tight word limit. Learning to write like a psychologist takes time and to reach...
The famous Darley and Latané (1968) study of the bystander effect is an important study in understanding human relationships. To provide some historical context for this experiment, watch this interview with one of the investigators, and this re-appraisal of the...
Professor Chew’s presentation on how learning occurs, and what can be done to facilitate your own, can be found here. The information is organised into 10 Principles of Effective Studying that you should understand if you wish to maximize learning by developing an...
Brain Pickings present a wide range of posts on psychology. Its founder, Maria Popova, likens her blog to a Lego treasure chest: Brain Pickings is your LEGO treasure chest, full of pieces across art, design, science, technology, philosophy, history, politics,...
This provocative Ted Talks asks the question: As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication — and asks us to think deeply about...
General Advice The challenge of the ERQ compared to the SAQ is that you have to write a much longer essay, so the structure is crucial. An essay of six paragraphs is an effective way to structure your response. In addition, you have to incorporate evaluation in your...
