Psych Experiments: From Pavlov's dogs to Rorschach's inkblots, put psychology's most fascinating studies to the test
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Description
Psychology's most famous theories--played out in real life! Forget the labs and lecture halls. You can conduct your very own psych experiments at home! Famous psychological experiments--from Freud's ego to the Skinner box--have changed the way science views human behavior. But how do these tests really work? In Psych Experiments , you'll learn how to test out these theories and experiments for yourself...no psychology degree required! Guided by Michael A. Britt, creator of popular podcast The Psych Files , you can conduct your own experiments when browsing your favorite websites (to test the "curiosity effect"), in restaurants (learning how to increase your tips), when presented with advertisements (you'd be surprised how much you're influenced by the color red), and even right on your smartphone (and why you panic when you can't find it). You'll even figure out how contagious yawning works! With this compulsively readable little book, you won't just read about the history of psychology--you'll live it!
Specifications
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 1440597073 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1440597077 |
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 272 pages |
| Publication Date | December 2, 2016 |
| Publisher | Adams Media |
Reviews
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Highly Recommend!
I recommend this book for all psychology teachers or anyone else interested in the subject! There are plenty of fun ideas that can be used in the classroom as well as interesting experiments to just try on your own at home. Michael includes information about the original researchers for each of the experiments, so you can find out a lot more about the topics that interest you. Also, the first chapter has some great background information about psychological experimentation and ethics. It's a great addition to my collection of books about my favorite subject, psychology!
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Great for the AP Psychology Classroom
This book has been an excellent resource in my AP Psychology classroom. Many of the experiments can be done during the class period which is great in the high school setting. Students love the hands-on nature of the experiments. As a teacher, I love how user-friendly the instructions are for each experiment and how Britt describes the original experiment as the basis for his replication.
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Great read
Has really interesting and surprising facts, and a well researched summary of the most important psych experiments of the field
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Great AP Psychology activities
This book has great hands on activities that my students can complete within a class period. It's a great teaching resource.
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Great book with fun experiments
I bought this book to use in my psychology class I was teaching at my homeschooling co-op. The age group is 13 and up. They had a lot of fun and enjoyed the experiments.
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Amazing resource for Psychology teachers
Amazing resource for Psychology teachers. My students are excited about performing their own experiments on other classes, and learn a lot. Thankful teacher here!
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Five Stars
Very good book for anyone interested in psychology. Books seemed brand new.
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Four Stars
Interesting to read. Definitely assist in passing the time.
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Loaded with fun and daily life experiments
A very lucid and informative book.Not just psy. Student but other should also give it a try.
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Handy little Book - interesting topics
Bought this for personal interest but will also suit my sociology students.It’s a small size close to A5Has a range of interesting experiments broken down into theory, experiment to findings etc.
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Good Purchase
Interesting
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Great easy to read book
Bought for daughter doing psychology Btec. She really enjoyed it, saying ' Oh we've looked at this' and captured her attention. Not basic by any means and really nicely laid out, per experiment, in short sections. Very accessible and nicely done. Recommend
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Good for students.
Simple, lucid and easy to follow.
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