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Peer reviewedHerzog, Harold A., Jr. – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Describes exercises designed to give students experience in using methods of naturalistic observation to quantify behavior. Students construct a coding system of the behaviors observed in a small mouse colony, gather data by instantaneous and focal animal sampling, and use the data to calculate interrater reliability and sequence analysis. (GEA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Peer reviewedGurley-Dilger, 'Laine – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes an activity in which students observe pairs of students engaged in conversation. Observations of "body language" are made, shifts in stance, and duration of stance. Discusses the application of this type of study to other species. (TW)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Body Language, Ethology, Eye Contact
