Reaction Time as a Behavioral Demonstration of Neural Mechanisms for a Large Introductory Psychology Class.

Harcum, E. Rae

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Publication Date: 1988

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Reaction Time as a Behavioral Demonstration of Neural Mechanisms for a Large Introductory Psychology Class.

Harcum, E. Rae

Teaching of Psychology, v15 n4 p208-09 Dec 1988

Describes a demonstration that illustrates the use of behavioral tests of reaction time to infer unobservable physiological mechanisms. Appropriate for use in large introductory psychology classes, students participate in a behavioral experiment that tests a physiological hypothesis. Discusses variations of the experiment and advantages of its use. (GEA)

Descriptors: Behavior, Class Activities, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Introductory Courses, Neurology, Psychology, Student Experience, Student Participation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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