Resources include research summaries that demonstrate how psychological science explores the breadth and diversity of human experience; profiles of psychologists that that show the inclusiveness of the profession and the broad range of backgrounds of individuals who are psychologists; guiding questions designed to cultivate a culturally informed perspective to the study of psychology; and additional resources, such as videos and data points.
Social and Personality Pillar
Resource sets
These resources are an APA TOPSS Committee initiative supported by funding from the American Psychological Foundation David and Carol Myers Fund to Support Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools. The resources on race and racialized identity as well as the guiding questions were developed by Eric Castro; Shawn C.T. Jones, PhD; Allyn Olsen; and Catherine Sanderson, PhD. The resources on disability and neurodiversity were developed by Kara Ayers, PhD; Emily Lund, PhD; Erika Sanborne; and Allison Shaver.
Last updated: October 2026Date created: July 2024