A collection of brief, personal, original essays in which leading academic psychologists describe what their area of research has contributed to society. All grants, advances, royalties, and other earnings from this volume go to the FABBS Foundation to support our educational mission.
Stay informed with interesting news, announcements, and other resources related to the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior.Educational Resources
Our goal at the FABBS Foundation is to share with the public educational resources from our sciences that can be used by teachers and students or simply enjoyed by the public. We will continuously add to this site, so bookmark this page and return again!
Genetics and Social Science
This online genetics course, produced by the National Coalition for Health Profession Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) with support from the NIH's Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research, seeks to facilitate effective communication between genetic researchers and social and behavioral scientists.
Learn more about the Genetics and Social Science course here.»
NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research E-Source
This online e-Source on behavioral and social sciences research features materials on a wide range of topics, a discussion forum, and contributions from various psychologists.
Read the online e-Source here.»
National Institute of Mental Health's "Brain Basics"
Brain Basics provides information on how the brain works, how mental illnesses are disorders of the brain, and ongoing research that helps us better understand and treat disorders.
Mind Over Money: Can markets be rational when humans aren’t?
Watch and learn more about the NOVA series Mind Over Money: Can markets be rational when humans aren’t?
This Emotional Life
Watch Daniel Gilbert, PhD, host This Emotional Life, a “three-part PBS documentary series that explores ways of improving our social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals.”
The Secret Powers of Time
In this 10 minute video from RSA, “Professor Philip Zimbardo conveys how our individual perspectives of time affect our work, health, and well-being. Time influences who we are as a person, how we view relations and how we act in the world.”
The Psychology of Climate Change Communication
Download a copy of The Psychology of Climate Change Communication from the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED).
Enhancing Children’s Learning: Insights from Cognitive, Education, and Neuroscience Research
Watch videos and download presentations from this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring Lauren Resnick and Bruce McCandliss. Learn more »
Relieving Stress: Research Helps Children and Adults Cope
Watch videos and download presentations from this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring Ellen Galinsky and Shelley Taylor. Learn more »
Will People Believe Anything? The Psychology of Gullibility
Watch a short video of highlights from this FABBS Foundation Science Café which featured Thomas Gilovich.
Watch more videos and download presentations from this Café »
The Science of Countering Terrorism: Psychological Perspectives
Watch videos and download presentations this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring Fathali Moghaddam and Ian McGregor. Learn more »
Elections: How Voters Really Think and Feel
Watch videos and download presentations from this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring Eugene Borgida and Alexander Todorov. Learn more »
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain & Mind in the Aftermath of Terri Schiavo and Related Cases
Watch videos and download presentations from this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring Nicholas Schiff and Daniel Wegner. Learn more »
How Do I Love Thee? The Biology and Psychology of Attachment
Watch videos and download presentations from this Science Café from the FABBS Foundation featuring C. Sue Carter and Phillip Shaver. Learn more »