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Direct linkKallarackal, Angy J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2023
Background: The goals of laboratory experiences include developing knowledge base, research skills, and scientific communication abilities. Objective: The aim was to assess an inquiry-based laboratory activity using the model organism "Caenorhabditis elegans" in relation to learning goals. Method: Students in a "Biopsychology"…
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Biology, Psychology, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedAbramson, Charles I.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Describes two new exercises in classical conditioning that use earthworms and houseflies. The animals are available year-round and pose no risk to the students or instructor. The conditioned stimuli are odorants. These elicit a conditioned response of contraction in worms or proboscis extension in flies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Biology, Classical Conditioning, Demonstrations (Science)
Peer reviewedRowland, David L.; Wesselhoft, Theresa – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Reports on a laboratory experiment where students measured their heart rate, blood pressure, mood, alertness, and cognitive performance. Measures showed significant circadian heart rhythm variations. They were strongly correlated and peaked at different times. Discusses the implications of this and students' reactions to the experiment. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biology, Biomechanics, Cardiovascular System, Demonstrations (Educational)
