This course drew upon a wide array of resources to inform both in-class sessions and out-of-class assignments. Some of our favorites are listed below!
The Psychology of Student Success syllabus is available here.
Development and “The Self”
- The Seven Vectors – Arthur Chickering
- NOBA Chapter: Self and Identity
- NOBA Chapter: Emerging Adulthood
- “The Coddling of the American Mind” – Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
Unit 1: Academic Success – Learning and Growing | Resources
Efficient and Effective Studying: How to get good grades and still have time for life
- NOBA Chapter: Memory
- Strengthening the Student Toolbox: Study Strategies to Boost Learning – J. Dunlosky
- NOBA Chapter: Attention
- Practicing College Learning Strategies
Getting moving and getting it done: Motivation, self-control, and creativity
- NOBA Chapter: Motives and Goals
- NOBA Chapter: Creativity
- Hidden Brain – “The Edge Effect”
- TED Talk – “Want to be more creative? Go on a walk.”
Intelligence and resilience: The power of beliefs
- NOBA Chapter: Intelligence
- Invisibilia Podcast – “How to Become Batman”
- Developing a Growth Mindset – Carol Dweck
Unit 2: Social Success – Fitting in and Leading | Resources
Fitting in: Belonging to groups
Getting along: Group differences
Connecting and getting support
- NOBA Chapter: Love, Friendship, Social Support
- NOBA Chapter: Positive relationships
- Hidden Brain – “When did Marriage become so hard?”
- Smartphone use undermines enjoyment in face-to-face social interactions – Dwyer, Kushlev, & Dunn
Making things happen: Persuading and leading
- NOBA Chapter: Persuasion
- The Science of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini
- Ted Radio Hour – “Inspire to Action”
- “Not Leadership Material? Good. The World Needs Followers.” – Susan Cain
Unit 3: Emotional Success – Health and Well-Being | Resources
Understanding and controlling how you feel
- NOBA Chapter: Knowledge Emotions
- NOBA Chapter: Emotion Experience and Well-being
- Invisibilia – “Emotions pt. 1”
Taking care of yourself: Sleep, stress, and health
- Rethinking Stress Toolkit – Stanford University
- NOBA Chapter: The Healthy Life
- Hidden Brain – “Our Better Nature”
When things go wrong: Mental health
- NOBA Chapter: Anxiety and related disorders
- Ted Talk – “Depression, The Secret We Share”
- NOBA Chapter: Mood disorders
- Invisibilia – “The Problem with the Solution”
