The Archive - Psych 101
What Is "Trust vs. Mistrust"? Understanding Erikson's First Stage of Development
Discover what Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development, Trust vs. Mistrust, means for infants and caregivers. Learn how early experiences shape lifelong emotional security.
A Compendium of Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages
Explore Erik Erikson’s 8 psychosocial stages of development—key crises, virtues, and real-life applications in parenting, education, and therapy.
APA 7 Formatting Checklist & Interactive Cheatsheet
Master APA 7 formatting with this free interactive checklist and cheatsheet. Built for psychology students writing lab reports, literature reviews, dissertations, IRBs, case studies, and more. Includes Word-specific APA 7 formatting instructions.
Free APA 7 Templates for Psychology Students
Download 6 free APA 7 templates for psychology assignments, literature reviews, IRB proposals, and more. Save time, reduce errors, and master APA formatting with Simply Put Psych.
APA Formatting in Word: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Double Spacing, Margins, Fonts, Indents, and More
Learn how to format your APA paper in Microsoft Word. Step-by-step guide on double spacing, margins, fonts, indents, page numbers, running heads, and headings for APA 7th Edition.
In-Text Citations: Parenthetical vs. Narrative Explained
Confused about APA in-text citations? Learn the difference between parenthetical and narrative citations, when to use each, and how to avoid common mistakes — in under five minutes.
What Is the APA Code of Ethics? (And Why It Actually Matters)
The APA Code of Ethics is more than a study guide — it's a real-world framework for ethical practice. Explore the five core principles and why they matter in everyday psychology.
How to Format APA 7 Tables (and a Smarter Way to Do It)
Learn how to format APA 7 tables by hand, including statistical examples and formatting rules — or use a tool that does it all for you, from alignment to notes.
How to Format APA Reference Lists the Right Way (Without Losing Your Mind)
Learn how to format APA 7 reference lists the right way — with hanging indents, spacing, and correct source styles. Step-by-step guide plus a smart tool that does it for you.
Writing APA-Compliant Informed Consent & Debriefing Forms (Made Simpler)
Learn how to write APA-style Informed Consent and Debrief forms for psychology studies. This guide includes manual steps, examples, and a smart tool to simplify the process.
Getting APA In-Text Citations Right (Without Losing Hours)
Struggling with APA in-text citations? This guide explains how to cite sources correctly in APA 7 style; with examples, manual steps, and a smart tool to make it easier.
Understanding HARKing: Risks, Ethics, and the Pursuit of Scientific Integrity
Explore the concept of HARKing (Hypothesizing After Results are Known), its ethical implications, consequences for scientific integrity, and effective solutions to address this problematic research practice.
Confirmation Bias: Why We Find What We’re Looking For
We trace the scientific origins, dissect the cognitive and neural mechanisms that sustain confirmation bias, survey real-world consequences in a digital age, and examine the latest evidence on how (and how not) to debias ourselves.
What are Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development?
Explore Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development in this comprehensive guide. Understand how children's thinking evolves and its impact on learning and education.
Levelling the Playing Field: How to Ethically Use AI as a Study Aid
Discover how students can ethically and effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT to improve study habits, boost productivity, and overcome academic challenges, without crossing the line into plagiarism or misuse.
‘One Thing or Your Mother’ - Understanding the Oedipal Complex
Explore Freud's Oedipal complex in-depth, from its mythological origins and theoretical foundations to modern criticisms and perspectives. Understand how this controversial psychoanalytic theory impacts psychology, culture, and family dynamics today.
Illuminating the Unconscious: A Guide to Jungian Archetypes
Explore the transformative power of Jungian archetypes in this in-depth guide. Learn about Carl Jung’s collective unconscious, key archetypes like the Shadow, Anima, and Hero, and how these timeless symbols influence psychology, dreams, myths, and personal growth.
What Is Global Psychology?
Explore global psychology (international psychology): its definition, historical roots, key areas like cross-cultural research and mental health, challenges, and future directions in understanding human behaviour worldwide.
Social Identity Theory: Understanding the Psychology of Group Dynamics
Explore Social Identity Theory. Understand how group dynamics shape identity, behaviour, and prejudice. A clear, research-based guide for curious minds.
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory: Understanding Job Satisfaction and Motivation
Understand Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory (Motivation-Hygiene Theory) and its impact on job satisfaction and motivation. Learn about hygiene factors, motivators, practical applications, and criticisms of this key workplace psychology concept.