Media
Instructor Resources for Media Psychology (2010)
Author(s): Susan B. GoldsteinAffiliation: University of Redlands
Description: This 130-page resource contains 30 modules helpful for instructors teaching about media psychology. Each module contains a brief overview of a topic; references; media links; and a class activity, including handouts suitable for class distribution. Examples of topics: advertising, children’s and educational media, sports, music, politics, cyberbullying.
Taking it to the Streets: How to Give Psychology Away and Become a Local Media Hero (2009)
Author(s): William S. Altman (Broome Community College), Jill Shultz (Independent science writer and editor), Kenneth S. Bordens (Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne), & Rhea Farberman (American Psychological Association)Description: This 13-page document outlines guidelines for developing effective relationships with various media, including newspapers, radio and television news or feature programs, and the internet. It also lists links to other media guides, to tips about electronic media, and to samples of psychological stories in the media.
