SELECTED TOPICS IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

Literature search about experimental psychology is done in this course. The course introduces and discusses new developments and current trends in experimental psychology. This course specifically places emphasis on the application areas of experimental psychology. The new techniques and technology on measuring the behavior are discussed in detailed and the current literature is examined in detail. The most current and cutting-edge research involving the latest techniques are presented, examined, critiqued, and discussed. While the field of experimental psychology is extensively wide, the course is based on topics of interested associated with students’ area of research. When possible, students will be able to carry out specific experiments related with their area of interest.

SELECTED TOPICS IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) the characteristics of research techniques and experimental methods
2. 02 Identify (2) the variables of an experimental study
3. 03 Evaluate (5) and describe (3) experimental results and graphical representations of psychological phenomena.
4. 04 Evaluate scientific articles (5)
5. 05 Generate a proposal for an experimental research (5)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kantowitz, B. H., Roediger III, H. L., Elmes, D.G. (2015). Experimental Psychology 10th ed., Wadsworth Cengage Learning

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1.Discussing (5) the major concepts of biological psychology and relating these topics with experimental methodology SOLO 5
2. L02 2.Examining (4) biological psychology with other disciplines such as evolutionary psychology SOLO 4
3. L03 3.Expressing (3) academic reading and writing skills SOLO 3

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