The Archive - Psych 101
What Is “Intimacy vs. Isolation”? Understanding Erikson’s Sixth Stage of Development
Learn how Erikson’s “Intimacy vs. Isolation” stage shapes the capacity for deep relationships in young adulthood. Explore the emotional foundations of love, connection, and selfhood.
What Is “Identity vs. Role Confusion”? Understanding Erikson’s Fifth Stage of Development
Discover how Erikson’s “Identity vs. Role Confusion” stage during adolescence shapes self-concept, purpose, and future direction. A vital stage in psychosocial development.
What Is “Industry vs. Inferiority”? Understanding Erikson’s Fourth Stage of Development
Learn how Erikson’s “Industry vs. Inferiority” stage (ages 6–12) shapes a child’s sense of competence, motivation, and self-worth through school, effort, and social comparison.
What Is “Initiative vs. Guilt”? Understanding Erikson’s Third Stage of Development
Explore Erikson’s third psychosocial stage, Initiative vs. Guilt. Learn how children aged 3–6 develop purpose, confidence, and morality through imagination, play, and social interaction.
What Is “Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt”? Understanding Erikson’s Second Stage of Development
Explore Erikson’s second stage of psychosocial development, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, and how toddlers develop confidence, independence, and self-control through everyday experiences.
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.