Independent variables, dependent variables, t-tests, anovas, experiments, between subjects, within subjects, confounds…confused? You won’t be after you watch this week’s video episode. Learn research methods in psychology the fun way.
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by Michael on February 6, 2008
Independent variables, dependent variables, t-tests, anovas, experiments, between subjects, within subjects, confounds…confused? You won’t be after you watch this week’s video episode. Learn research methods in psychology the fun way.
Tagged as: Scientific Method, Video
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by Michael on December 7, 2007
What do psychologists think about the effects of violent video games and violence? Does it lead people to be more aggressive? More violent? In this episode we take a close look at the classic “Bobo” doll study conducted by Albert Bandura.
Tagged as: Scientific Method
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by Michael on June 11, 2007
Everyone thinks critical thinking is a great thing. I don’t disagree, but how about a little open mindedness?
Tagged as: Critical Thinking, Scientific Method
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by Michael on May 22, 2007
How does the presence of others in the bathroom affect you? How close is too close? A psychological study was done in 1976 in which psychology researchers hid in men’s bathrooms to observe…well, you’ll find out.
Tagged as: Personal Space, Popular, Scientific Method
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by Michael on May 3, 2007
Does your local grocery store know more about you than you do? How do they get you to buy? Find out what consumer psychologists know about you and how you shop.
Tagged as: Popular, Scientific Method
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by Michael on April 18, 2007
In this video episode we look at what your bowling style says about you and how behaviorists can explain your superstitious behavior. By the way, why do you keep pressing that elevator button?
Tagged as: Behaviorism, Scientific Method, Video
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by Michael on February 11, 2007
Clairvoyants make predictions and sometimes it seems they’re right. How could this be? Is it possible to make a prediction that could almost never come out false. You better believe it.
Tagged as: Critical Thinking, Falsifiability, Scientific Method
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