General Experimental Psychology

By Arthur Gilbert Bills

Book Overview

General Experimental Psychology is a comprehensive textbook written by Arthur Gilbert Bills. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the field of experimental psychology, covering topics such as research design, data analysis, and the scientific method. The book is organized into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of experimental psychology.The first section of the book introduces readers to the scientific method and its application in psychology. It covers topics such as hypothesis testing, research design, and data collection. The second section focuses on the analysis of data, including descriptive and inferential statistics. The third section explores the various methods of experimental research, including laboratory experiments, field experiments, and quasi-experiments.The fourth section of the book delves into the topic of perception, including visual perception, auditory perception, and the perception of other sensory modalities. The fifth section explores the cognitive processes involved in learning, memory, and problem-solving. The sixth section covers the topic of motivation, including the role of reward and punishment in behavior.The final section of the book discusses the application of experimental psychology to real-world problems, including the treatment of mental illness and the design of educational programs. Throughout the book, Bills provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and theories.Overall, General Experimental Psychology is an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of psychology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field and a deep understanding of the scientific method and its application to psychology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428655964
• ISBN13: 9781428655966
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"