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The false memory experiment, explores the research of psychologist elizabeth loftus, a university of washington professor who has researched memory, and specifically the way memories can be. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century paperback feb. Lost in the mall chapter 8, entitled lost in the mall. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century pdf. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A second edition of oneills important account and defence of the.
She is the author of nine books, including welcome to my country 1996, prozac diary 1998, and lying. Skinner, slater traces the evolution of the last hundred years most pressing concerns free will, authoritarianism, violence, conformity and morality. Adventures of the white coat people the new york times. This item is available to borrow from 2 library branches. Slaters choice of experiments, which includes stanley milgrams obedience experiment and harry harlows experiments of primate attachment, points toward a concern with the social aspects of psychology. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century kindle edition published february 17th 2005 by w. Through ten examples of ingenious experiments by some of psychologys most innovative thinkers, lauren slater traces the evolution of the. He is known in the field of psychology for his famous animal experiments in which he demonstrated the power of rewards and reinforcements to shape behavior.
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Great psychological experiments of the 20th century by lauren slater 276pp, bloomsbury. The journal of the american medical association 2004 may 26. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century by lauren slater w. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century paperback. Great psychological experiments of the twentieth century, a description of psychology experiments narrated as stories, has drawn both praise and criticism. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
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