Classic Psychology Experiments

Published: June 18, 2024, 8 a.m.

In this episode, we delve into classic psychology experiments \u2013relevant to the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT. We cover a range of significant studies, including Pavlov\u2019s Dog, Harlow\u2019s Monkey Study, Albert\u2019s Bobo Doll Experiment, the Skinner Box Experiment, Asch\u2019s Conformity (Line) Experiment, the Milgram Experiment, Watson\u2019s Little Albert Experiment, Sherif\u2019s Robbers Cave Study, and Seligman\u2019s Learned Helplessness Dog Study. Additionally, we touch on rapid-fire cases like Zimbardo\u2019s Prison Experiment, the Kitty Genovese case, and Phineas Gage\u2019s story.\xa0

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[00:00] Introduction

[02:37] Pavlov\u2019s Dog Experiment

[07:40] Harlow\u2019s Monkey Study

[12:05] Albert\u2019s Bobo Doll Experiment

[15:41] The Skinner Box Experiment [24:12] Asch Conformity (Line) Experiment [28:16] The Milgram Experiment [36:01] Watson\u2019s Little Albert Experiment [39:10] Sherif\u2019s Robbers Cave Study [43:17] Seligman\u2019s Learned Helplessness Dog Study [46:14]\xa0 Zimbardo\u2019s Prison Experiment [48:39]\xa0 The Kitty Genovese case [49:47]\xa0 Phineas Gage\u2019s story

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