Psycle: Computer-Based Resources for Introductory Psychology, Tltp Project

Synopsis

Modular course covering selected topics in introductory psychology including basic retinal anatomy, retinal convolution, basic auditory phenomena, attribution theory, non-verbal communication, neuropsychology and memory, basic statistics, experimental design, Piaget and critiques, issues in nature-nurture studies, and language (see titles above). Package incorporates a concept-mapping tool which can be used in different ways to encourage critical analysis and integration of study materials. Package includes suggested examples of good use for the mapping tool. Intended for practicals, small group tutorials, and as supplementary material for lectures.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. Dual platform PC Windows/Apple Macintosh. Electronic document .URL: http://ctipsych.york.ac.uk/Psycle/PsyCLEInfor.html.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; £25.00 (higher education price)

Documentation

Accompanying student worksheets with CD-ROM.

Uses

1st-and 2nd-year psychology courses.

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

language; memory; non-verbal communication; psychology teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Sections

Title

Attribution theory

Title

Basics of sound

Title

Design it!: experimental design

Title

Memory

Title

Nonverbal communication 1

Title

Piaget and critiques of Piaget

Title

Retina, The

Production Company

Name

CTI Centre for Psychology

Distributor

Name

Department of Psychology

Email

CTIpsych@york.ac.uk

Phone

01904 433156

Fax

URL: http://ctipsych.york.ac.uk/Psycle/PsyCLEInfo.html

Address

University of York
Heslington
York
Y01 5DD

Notes

contact (for TLTP project): Dr J McKendree