Animated Stimuli Psychological Research Task Project
Description
Create Theory (or Question) Hypothesis Create an Experiment Explain the Dependent and Independent Variables in your experiment Explain the Experimental and Control Group Discuss Ethical Considerations Example : Theory or question: Does taking the herbal supplement ginseng to reduce stress in people? Hypothesis: I believe taking ginseng reduces stress in people. Dependent and Independent Variables: The independent variable would be the amount ginseng versus a placebo. The dependent variable would be the decrease in stress. Experimental and Control Group: My experimental group would take the ginseng for 2 weeks and then their level of stress would be measured. My control group would take a placebo for two weeks and then their level of stress would be measured. I do not feel there are any ethical considerations in this experiment as I would let all participants know they could be getting the ginseng or the placebo. You need to check the following part of the book – 2nd chapter 2.1,.2 and .3 you have 15 minutes of paid work for that NOTE you can also check Margaret Floye Washburn biography or experimental psychology Youtube, but it is not obligatory