Classic Experiments in Psychology

In most introductory studies of psychology, the actual research that provides the foundation for the field's knowledge is not covered in any detail. As a result, many students come away with a limited understanding of the key role experimentation plays in psychological science. This newly updated and expanded book presents in-depth examinations of the background, conduct, and implications of a broad selection of classic psychological experiments.

Providing detailed but accessible information ideal for psychology students as well as general readers, the diverse selection of experiments demonstrates that even for research in vastly different areas of study, the logic of research remains the same--as do its traps and pitfalls. This second-edition book will broaden and deepen readers' understanding of experimental methods in psychological research, providing explanations of where research questions come from, how questions can be turned into rigorous experiments, what lessons have been learned from experimentation in psychology, how researchers have addressed the challenges presented by research in psychology, and the lasting ways in which scientific experimentation has impacted the field of psychology.