Choose Option 1 below and type up your reactions (based on the directions) in 1 to 2 pgs. Please use proper grammar and spelling as this is part of your grade.

Option 1: A Famous Study in Question

In 2012 controversy arose from a failed attempt by researchers to replicate a very famous study performed by other researchers. The original study was published in 1996 and has since become a highly cited, "classic" finding in psychology. The following two links are reports explaining the original study and the recent controversy.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2012/03/10/failed-replication-bargh-psychology-study-doyen/

 

http://hardsci.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/some-reflections-on-the-bargh-doyen-elderly-walking-priming-brouhaha/

 

First, read the two links above. For your writing assignment, you should 1) explain the findings of the original study, 2) how the second set of researchers modified the methodology and what they found, and 3) the flaws in the original methodology suggested by the researchers who failed to replicate the findings. After explaining those points, then include a paragraph explaining how this incident relates to the concepts of double-blind and replication. Also, describe your general reaction to this incident, and what you think it says about how we should interpret research findings

 

Psychology in Action Writing Assignment #1 Grading Rubric

Content: Fully addressed the questions included in the assignment. Writing included attempts at critical thinking on the topic, and incorporated terms and ideas from class lecture as appropriate.

Points Possible: 18

Clarity of Language: Used appropriate sentence structure, writing style, subject/verb agreement, etc. All words were spelled correctly.

Points Possible: 4

Length and Formatting: Paper is at least 1-2 pgs in length, and appropriate spacing and font sizes were used

Points Possible: 3

Total Points for this assignment: 25

PLEASE FOLLOW THE GRADING RUBRIC! THANK YOU!

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