Research
Variables (IV, DV)
Groups (sampling)
Sensation
Senses – animalistic senses (smell)
Perception
Sensory adaptation
Vision (night vision) rods vs cones
Learning
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Reward vs punishment (negative v. positive)
Memory
Short term (working memory)
7 items give or take
rehersal, storage, recall
Develop a study dealing with memory
Begin with a hypothesis. “I/we believe that x population will recover y number of iconic images compared with z population attempting to recover echoic memory.
Design a survey, study, experiment, etc. which you will use to collect data.
Summarize your data and create a visual representation of your findings which will go on the wall outside of our classroom.
You will have today and Tuesday of next week to create an finished product in class. Be prepared to share your findings with the class on Wednesday 11/17.
You will find the information in chapter 10 helpful.
Useful websites for developing studies.
Flashbulb memories (scroll down to page 9)
