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"I do... think that Hock has done a commendable job in this book of not only selecting appropriate studies, but providing this useful educational tool for introductory students... Hock keeps his audience interested and writes very elegantly, and yet, concisely... The idea of the book, which is to expose the novice student to the real story of research behind the introductory 'facts' is not only a worthwhile contribution to any introductory class, but an exemplary attempt to portray a more appropriate depiction of psychology to the naive student. This book is well written, engaging, easy to read, and comprehensive." — Misty Hill, Yale University
"Hock's text brings class discussions to life... Hock's writing style is very engaging. I know this, because my students praise the work, but more so because I also read it with enthusiasm... most good historians tend to be encyclopedic, Hock's casual style is a welcome change." — James A. Schirille, Wake Forest University
"The main strength is that Roger Hock summarizes, with flair and with clarity, some of the most important studies in the history of psychology." — Linda Pierce, Madonna University
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.Book Description
This unique book closes the gap between psychology textbooks and the research that made them possible by offering a first hand glimpse into 40 of the most famous studies in the history of the field, and subsequent studies that expanded upon each study's influence. Readers are able to grasp the process and excitement of scientific discovery as they experience an insider's look at the studies that continue today to be cited most frequently, stirred up the most controversy when they were first published, sparked the most subsequent related research, opened new fields of psychological exploration, and changed most dramatically our knowledge of human behavior.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazingly fun,
By Satsuma (Maryland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research (Paperback)
It's really quite surprising just how FUN it can be to read about a seemingly boring subject - the history of psychology. This book provides the context for 40 of the most important developments in the study of how the mind works, along with the procedures, results, and critisism, in a very easy-to-read format.
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A must have for those even remotely interested in psychology,
By A Customer
This review is from: Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research (Paperback)
This book is simply fantastic and here is why:1) It is written so that the average individual can understand the historical and hypothesis driven factors underlying these key studies 2) I am not in the psychological field, and I found the book a joy to read, and easy to grasp 3)I have had an undergraduate psychology course, and this book was a wonderful refresher of some of the things I heard about, yet provides more detail without being dry and/or uninteresting 4)Multiple psychology fields are presented and the criticisms of each paradigm shifting study are revealed 5) I can re-read select chapters and get something new out each time It is rare that I find a book that is worth reading again after I have finished it the first time. This is one such rare book, and so I have to say thanks to Roger Hock for providing such a delightful little tome.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (31 customer reviews) 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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a deep and thoroughly readable introduction for the layman,
By thor - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research (Paperback)
I would expect a book on such intricate studies such as this to be difficult to read and confusing, but instead it leaves the reader with an incredible clarity of mind. The writing style is so engaging and effortless that you find yourself in the middle of a difficult subject before you know it. Actually, it reads like a novel, a novel of discovery.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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A must have for those even remotely interested in psychology,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research (Paperback)
This book is simply fantastic and here is why:1) It is written so that the average individual can understand the historical and hypothesis driven factors underlying these key studies 2) I am not in the psychological field, and I found the book a joy to read, and easy to grasp 3)I have had an undergraduate psychology course, and this book was a wonderful refresher of some of the things I heard about, yet provides more detail without being dry and/or uninteresting 4)Multiple psychology fields are presented and the criticisms of each paradigm shifting study are revealed 5) I can re-read select chapters and get something new out each time It is rare that I find a book that is worth reading again after I have finished it the first time. This is one such rare book, and so I have to say thanks to Roger Hock for providing such a delightful little tome. 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Forty Ways to Leave Your Psychology Textbook,
By John M. Ford "johnDC" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research (Paperback)
Roger Hock's book reviews forty studies which have heavily influenced the direction of psychology. Many will be familiar to even a first-year psychology major. And you may feel he has left out a few--I was surprised not to find George Miller's "The Magic Number Seven Plus or Minus Two" in the Intelligence, Cognition and Memory chapter, for example. The studies he has chosen are good ones, though.My five favorites among the chapters: "Little Emotional Albert" is based on Watson, J.B. and Raynor, R. (1920). Conditioned emotional responses. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 3, 1-14. This article describes applied research that scared a little boy with a loud noise while he was looking at a white rat. The researchers then documented how this fear generalized to similar objects. The study was groundbreaking in its time and a good stimulus for a discussion of research ethics. "What You Expect is What You Get" is based on Rosenthal, R. and Jacobson, L. (1968). Teachers' expectancies: Determinates of pupils' IQ gains. Psychological Reports, 19, 115-118. The study shows that students may become more or less intelligent depending on what their teacher's have been told about their intelligence. "In Control and Glad of It!" is based on Langer, E.G. and Rodin, J. (1976). The effects of choice and enhanced personal responsibility for the aged: A field experiment in an institutional setting. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 34, 191-198. The article shows the benefits of choice and self-determination in elder care. It is an early produce of Jean Langers work on Mindfulness and its effects in a number of settings. "Learning to be Depressed" is based on Seligman, M.E.P. and Maier, S.F. (1967). Failure to escape traumatic shock. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 74, 1-9. This study shows that dogs which cannot escape an electrical shock will stop trying, even when conditions are changed so that escape is not possible. It is an early piece of Seligman's research (See Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life) which has led to effective diagnosis and treatment of depression. "To Help or Not to Help" is based on Darley, J. M. and Latane, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social psychology, 8, 371-378. It links failure to respond to those needing help to the number of people available to respond. WARNING: Contrary to what you may expect, the book does NOT reprint the actual studies. I found this initially annoying since the title implies otherwise. It does contain a reference to each study, a review of its contents and significance, and pointers to other related references. The book is useful as a guide to supplemental readings in an introductory psychology class. The professor just needs to supply copies of or links to the studies themselves. |
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