Inexpensive Animal Learning Exercises for Huge Introductory Laboratory Classes.

Katz, Albert N.

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Inexpensive Animal Learning Exercises for Huge Introductory Laboratory Classes

Katz, Albert N.

Teaching of Psychology, 5, 2, 91-3, Apr 78

Suggests use of the planarian D. Dorotocephala, an animal 20 mm in size, in order to provide inexpensive lab experiences for students in large introductory psychology courses. The animal can be used to study perception, memory, behavior modification, and group processes. (Author/AV)

Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Class Size, Costs, Course Descriptions, Experimental Psychology, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Learning Activities, Psychology, Teaching Methods

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