Topic 1: Human Nature and the Blank Slate Write up a summary and your thoughts on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuQHSKLXu2c&list=PLCFSgwai1cfEOxsA2oL9sLU3dtDj-CX20&index=125 Topic 2: Little Albert Please read this article and then answer the following questions: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=aXNkNzA5Lm9yZ3xtcnMtcmluZy1zLXdlYnNpdGV8Z3g6NDcwZTdiOWI3ZWMzNDhmNA (Links to an external site.) 1. Describe the basic research question (hypothesis) that was explored in the study. 2. Describe how the research was basically conducted. 3. Describe the basic results (conclusions) of the research that is discussed. 4. Describe the criticisms and limitations of the study or research. 5. Describe your personal reaction to the research, using the article information and examples to support your reaction. For example: What did you find interesting about it? What questions did it raise for you? What more do you want to learn from this research? Vague answers are not accepted. Please make sure your opinions are supported by the article. Topic 3:Male Psychology — Interview with Dr. Sechooler and Dr. Levant Watch this video of Dr. Levant's talk with Dr. Sechooler: https://laccd.zoom.us/rec/play/MLxwl_H5spRP3AQZsOOr8Oej2cJglZ2iOvbDEfxfRG8cm4OkkvxWPg1n2TRqcR78NcHXUs-RbMf-TlaH.aVME5EnGRISp4k3F (Links to an external site.) Write a summary and your thoughts on the video. Topic 4: Research Methods Worksheet How would you decide if a new reading program should be implemented in your elementary schools? In a study by Pickren and Gamarra (1975, p. 188), the following relationship was found between histiocytes in lung tissues and people’s smoking histories: Total number of Cases Cases with histiocytes Nonsmokers 31 0 (0%) Former Smokers 38 10 (27%) Smokers 43 40 (93%) What can you conclude about the relationship between histiocytes and smoking history? Can you claim that smoking causes histiocytes? Why or why not? (Don’t worry if you don’t know what histiocytes are. It’s not important in answering the question.) How would you apply double-blind procedures to test the claim that biofeedback can reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches? What sort of evidence would you need to decide that migraines can be relieved with biofeedback? Generate operation definitions for the following variables (remember, each operational definition must specify some kind of measurement of the specific variable): Reading comprehension Physical attractiveness Physical fitness Popularity among peers Romantic relationship satisfaction Class participation Ability to use word processing software Identify the independent and dependent variables in the following examples: Using worker training to reduce the number of work accidents in a factory The effects of swimming lessons on Mr. Toad’s lung capacity Tutoring in spelling and grammar and grades in English Exercise and the ability to concentrate while studying Differences in illness rates between people who pray and those who do not Hypnosis used to quit smoking Relations between toddlers’ vocabulary development and watching Sesame Street How is the importance of sample size in research related to the law of large numbers? How is variability affected by sample size? Explain why random assignment of participants to experimental and control groups is essential to making causal claims. Why is it difficult to compare pre-existing groups of people (e.g. smokers vs. nonsmokers; rich vs. poor; divorced vs. married; etc.)?