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An Introduction to Social Influence - Cults: Questions and Answers
An excellent examination of cult influence tactics from the view of a social psychologist. Be sure to go through all of the pages; you may then want to page through all of the fascinating information.
( http://www.workingpsychology.com/cult.html )
Association for Moral Education
This association is headquartered at the Center for the Study of Ethical Development at the University of Minnesota. An overview of moral development is provided as well as many articles and a useful section on classroom practices and links to related web sites.
( http://www4.wittenberg.edu/ame/ame1.html )
Center for Academic Integrity
Provides a forum to identify, affirm, and promote academic integrity. Offers many useful resources, including "The Academic Integrity Assessment Guide."
( http://www.academicintegrity.org/ )
Center for the Fourth and Fifth Rs
Thomas Lickona's web site (the fourth and fifth Rs are respect and responsibility). An on-line newsletter, discussion of character education, and links to related sites are provided.
( http://www2.cortland.edu/centers/character/ )
Character Education Partnership
This website for Character Education Partnership (CEP) provides a great deal of information and many resources on character information including a position paper, "Performance Values: Why They Matter and What Schools Can Do to Foster Their Development," which can be ordered or viewed online.
( http://www.character.org/ )
Cults 101
A basic introduction to what cults are like, the conversion process, mind control, research, recruitment, and intervention.
( http://www.csj.org/infoserv_cult101/cult101.htm )
Developing Empathy in Child and Youth
Covers child rearing practices, various dimensions of empathy, classroom strategies for developing empathy, and an annotated list of citations.
( http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/7/cu13.html )
Exploring the Psychology of Religion
Michael Nielson's superb web site that serves as a great starting point for learning more about the psychology of religion. Includes extensive links to other related sites.
( http://www.psychwww.com/psyrelig/ )
Exploring Values Education
This part of William Huitt's huge educational psychology web site examines values education, including such topics as inculcation, moral development, analysis, values clarification, and action learning; links to related sites are available.
( http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/affsys/values.html )
In a Different Voice
Psychologist Carol Gilligan comments on moral decisions.
( http://www.acypher.com/BookNotes/Gilligan.html )
Kohlberg Biography
A look at Lawrence Kohlberg's life and work.
( http://www.bookrags.com/biography/lawrence-kohlberg-soc/ )
Kohlberg's Dilemmas
Read four of Kohlberg's moral dilemmas and the probing questions that follow the dilemmas.
( http://www.haverford.edu/psych/ddavis/p109g/kohlberg.dilemmas.html )
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Provides a sketch of Kohblerg's basic theory, a description of his research technique, and a critique of his theory, as well as a discussion of other research, including the "just community."
( http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/kohlbergs-theory-of-moral-reasoning )
Moral Education in Japan
Learn more about the nature of moral education in Japan and comparisons with American schools.
( http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/taku77/papers/thes595.htm )
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
This site offers a wealth of research, including searchable connections to service-learning opportunities nationwide.
( http://www.servicelearning.org/ )
Psychology of Religion Journals
Links to leading psychology of religion journals, such as the International Journal of the Psychology of Religion and Journal of the Scientific Study of Religion can be accessed at this site.
( http://www.psychwww.com/psyrelig/journals/journals.htm )
Psychology of Religion Resources
Classic and contemporary books, journals, and professional organizations that focus on the psychology of religion are profiled.
( http://www.psychwww.com/psyrelig/resource.htm )
The Heaven's Gate Website
This web site will take you to a copy of the Heaven's Gate web site and includes comments by psychology of religion expert Michael Nielsen.
( http://www.psychwww.com/psyrelig/hg/hg.htm )
The Ross Institute Internet Archives for the Study of Destructive Cults, Controversial Gr...
A leading expert on cults, Rick Ross, explores many aspects of culture, especially how they engage in mind control.
( http://www.rickross.com/ )
Values of American College Freshman
The UCLA Higher Education Research Institute presents the results of its annual survey of freshmen values and interests. Click on recent findings for the results of the most recent survey.
( http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/heri/cirpoverview.php )
Volunteer Matching Online
At this site, individuals can be matched up with organizations who need helpers in various locations in the United States.
( http://www.volunteermatch.org/ )







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