Tria, Geraldine E.

Experimental psychology : theories and behavior applications / Geraldine E. Tria, Delia A. Limpingco - Third edition - 146 pages

Includes bibliographical references (pages [143]-146).

Part I. Behavior approach to experimental research Basic of experimental research Research techniques Experimental research approach Basic ethical principles in experimental research Types of extraneous variables Control in experiments Procedures for experimentation Measurement scales and statistical analysis of data Quasi-experimental designs Schools of psychology Part II. Experiments Extra sensory phenomena Formation of word association and perceptual defense Parameters of emotions in terms of approach-avoidance directionality Instrumental/operant conditioning Motivation : goal setting behavior Personality impression Latent learning Retention and organization of retrieval of information Simple reaction time in visual and motor responses Group pressure toward conformity Part III. Variations of experiments Introduction to experimentation Word association test Auditory perception Sound localization tester Constancy in visual size Experimentation on cutaneous sensitivity Creativity Imagination Average error applied to Muller-Lyer illusion Mental set and behavior Verbal appeal and body language Emotional sensitivity Mirror tracing-transfer of training Sensory discrimination and muscular tension Concentration and attention failure Illusion of motion Self esteem Measurement of prejudice stereotype judgement The influence of music on reading comprehension Short term memory Recall thru iconic (visual) and echoic (auditory) memory

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