Psychological Science

By David B. Miller

These are screencasts for Dr. David B. Miller's sections of General Psychology I. (PSYC 1100) at the University of Connecticut, reviewing many key topics covered in course lectures.... more

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Psychological Science episodes:

February 08, 2017 21-Introduction to Nervous System
The brain is involved in everything we do. This introduction will introduce some basic ideas of brain-behavior relationships.
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9min
February 08, 2017 20-Genetics: Domestication
An examination of the effects of domestication (or lack thereof) on species-typical behavior.
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17min
February 08, 2017 18-Genetics: Chromosome Abnormalities
Chromosome abnormalities that affect both physical and cognitive development.
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10min
February 03, 2017 16-Genetics: Basic Concepts
A consideration of the importance of behavior genetics and some basic genetic concepts, such as karyotypes, alleles, and dominant & recessive genes.
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15min
February 03, 2017 15-Methods: Statistics
Descriptive statistics, and an examination of how to mislead people by "lying" with statistics.
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22min
February 03, 2017 14-Methods: Ethics
Ethical issues in experimental research, as exemplified by a study on micturition conducted in 1976.
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11min
February 01, 2017 13-Methods: Experimental & Control Groups
Experimental and control groups in experimentation, as well as specialized control groups.
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18min
February 01, 2017 12-Methods: Experimental Manipulation
Experimentation for the purpose of drawing causal relations between independent and dependent variables, and proper experimental design considerations.
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27min
February 01, 2017 11-Methods: Correlation
The meaning of correlational studies, including the correlation coefficient, limitations of correlational research, and reasons for doing it.
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23min
February 01, 2017 10-Methods: Field-to-Lab Continuum
A continuum extending from field observations to lab research based on the amount of control researchers have over 5 points along the continuum.
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17min

FAQs about Psychological Science:

How many episodes does Psychological Science have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.