lecture 4 from a college level research methods in psychology course taught in the spring 2012 semester by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Linfield College,
Metric Calibration of Psychological Instruments (Dissertation Senate presenta...Etienne LeBel
Powerpoint slides of my dissertation project, presented to the Senate at The University of Western Ontario on June 22, 2011 in London, Ontario, Canada (Etienne P. LeBel, etiennelebel.com)
Abstract: Inspired by the history of the development of instruments in the physical sciences, and by past psychology giants, the following dissertation aimed to advance basic psychological science by investigating the metric calibration of psychological instruments. The over-arching goal of the dissertation was to demonstrate that it is both useful and feasible to calibrate the metric of psychological instruments so as to render their metrics non-arbitrary. Concerning utility, a conceptual analysis was executed delineating four categories of proposed benefits of non-arbitrary metrics including (a) help in the interpretation of data, (b) facilitation of construct validity research, (c) contribution to theory development, and (d) facilitation of general accumulation of knowledge. With respect to feasibility, the metric calibration approach was successfully applied to instruments of seven distinct constructs commonly studied in psychology, across three empirical demonstration studies and re-analyses of other researchers’ data. Extending past research, metric calibration was achieved in these empirical demonstration studies by finding empirical linkages between scores of the measures and specifically configured theoretically-relevant behaviors argued to reflect particular locations (i.e., ranges) of the relevant underlying psychological dimension. More generally, such configured behaviors can serve as common reference points to calibrate the scores of different instruments, rendering the metric of those instruments non-arbitrary.
LeBel, Etienne, "The Utility and Feasibility of Metric Calibration for Basic Psychological Research" (2011). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 174.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/174
Neuroethics: Two traditions at the intersection of mind, meaning, and moralityThe Hastings Center
The Hastings Center
The World of Bioethics Seminar
Friday, December 4, 2009
Neuroethics: Two traditions at the intersection of mind, meaning and morality
Presented by: James Giordano
Since 2002, neuroethics has come to include two sorts of research: the first relating to the neurological basis of moral knowledge, sense and actions, and the second referring to the ethics of neuroscientific research and applications. This lecture will address both of these traditions and their relation to one another. It will ground neuroethics in the hard questions of neuroscience, and the problems that arise when we must rely on partial or contingent knowledge.
Metric Calibration of Psychological Instruments (Dissertation Senate presenta...Etienne LeBel
Powerpoint slides of my dissertation project, presented to the Senate at The University of Western Ontario on June 22, 2011 in London, Ontario, Canada (Etienne P. LeBel, etiennelebel.com)
Abstract: Inspired by the history of the development of instruments in the physical sciences, and by past psychology giants, the following dissertation aimed to advance basic psychological science by investigating the metric calibration of psychological instruments. The over-arching goal of the dissertation was to demonstrate that it is both useful and feasible to calibrate the metric of psychological instruments so as to render their metrics non-arbitrary. Concerning utility, a conceptual analysis was executed delineating four categories of proposed benefits of non-arbitrary metrics including (a) help in the interpretation of data, (b) facilitation of construct validity research, (c) contribution to theory development, and (d) facilitation of general accumulation of knowledge. With respect to feasibility, the metric calibration approach was successfully applied to instruments of seven distinct constructs commonly studied in psychology, across three empirical demonstration studies and re-analyses of other researchers’ data. Extending past research, metric calibration was achieved in these empirical demonstration studies by finding empirical linkages between scores of the measures and specifically configured theoretically-relevant behaviors argued to reflect particular locations (i.e., ranges) of the relevant underlying psychological dimension. More generally, such configured behaviors can serve as common reference points to calibrate the scores of different instruments, rendering the metric of those instruments non-arbitrary.
LeBel, Etienne, "The Utility and Feasibility of Metric Calibration for Basic Psychological Research" (2011). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 174.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/174
Neuroethics: Two traditions at the intersection of mind, meaning, and moralityThe Hastings Center
The Hastings Center
The World of Bioethics Seminar
Friday, December 4, 2009
Neuroethics: Two traditions at the intersection of mind, meaning and morality
Presented by: James Giordano
Since 2002, neuroethics has come to include two sorts of research: the first relating to the neurological basis of moral knowledge, sense and actions, and the second referring to the ethics of neuroscientific research and applications. This lecture will address both of these traditions and their relation to one another. It will ground neuroethics in the hard questions of neuroscience, and the problems that arise when we must rely on partial or contingent knowledge.
Introductory Psychology: Social PsychologyBrian Piper
lecture 30 from a college level introduction to psychology course taught Fall 2011 by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Willamette University, includes Stanley Milgram, Zimbardo's prison studies
Physiology and integrative disciplines behind learning patterns. Instructors may freely conduct students to cooperate, interrelate, and create fresh thought network links by writing directly in the work-text. Learning opportunities and reading strategies are incorporated to capture the process. Interactive Keywords, Think-Aloud, Think-Pair-Share, Talking to the Text, Questions, and Mapping in pairs, groups, and individually create a unique relationship with the material and work-text.
A Mindful Way to Staying Mentally Healthy at UniversityBarry Tse
A deck prepared for an online talk given to the University of Liverpool students and staff in Feb 2022 Feel Good Month. The talk touched on common psychological issues identified in a recent study in the UK and explained some of the problems that plagued our modern lifestyle. Secular mindfulness is then introduced as a tool to regain control of our declining ability to focus and our stress response that has constantly been put on hyperdrive due to our evolution, neurological wiring, and psychological processes needed for our survival.
Research Methods: Experimental Design I (Single Factor)Brian Piper
lecture 9 from a college level research methods in psychology course taught in the spring 2012 semester by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Linfield College,
Panel Discussion at the Building Research Collaborations retreat, Aug. 23, 2012
Panelists were Julie Honaker, Namas Chandra, Fred Luthans, Debra Hope, Scott Stoltenberg, Mario Scalora and Timothy Carr
Current recreational drugs: RX462 Drug Abuse & Society, Spring 2015 Class pre...Brian Piper
These are the presentations from 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students from semester long projects on a recreational drug of their choosing. Each presentations contains what was currently known (as of spring, 2015) about the history, epidemiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of a recreational drug of their choosing.
Drug Abuse & Society (RX 462) Presentations-Spring 2014Brian Piper
This includes end of the semester presentations made by 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students as part of an elective course. Each student was asked to provide information about history, epidemiology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. Older "classic" (psilocybin, ayahuasca, crack), newer (JWB-018, mephedrone, MDA) drugs were covered as well as agents that have appreciable use outside the U.S. (desomorphine, areca nut, kava).
Introductory Psychology: Social PsychologyBrian Piper
lecture 30 from a college level introduction to psychology course taught Fall 2011 by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Willamette University, includes Stanley Milgram, Zimbardo's prison studies
Physiology and integrative disciplines behind learning patterns. Instructors may freely conduct students to cooperate, interrelate, and create fresh thought network links by writing directly in the work-text. Learning opportunities and reading strategies are incorporated to capture the process. Interactive Keywords, Think-Aloud, Think-Pair-Share, Talking to the Text, Questions, and Mapping in pairs, groups, and individually create a unique relationship with the material and work-text.
A Mindful Way to Staying Mentally Healthy at UniversityBarry Tse
A deck prepared for an online talk given to the University of Liverpool students and staff in Feb 2022 Feel Good Month. The talk touched on common psychological issues identified in a recent study in the UK and explained some of the problems that plagued our modern lifestyle. Secular mindfulness is then introduced as a tool to regain control of our declining ability to focus and our stress response that has constantly been put on hyperdrive due to our evolution, neurological wiring, and psychological processes needed for our survival.
Research Methods: Experimental Design I (Single Factor)Brian Piper
lecture 9 from a college level research methods in psychology course taught in the spring 2012 semester by Brian J. Piper, Ph.D. (psy391@gmail.com) at Linfield College,
Panel Discussion at the Building Research Collaborations retreat, Aug. 23, 2012
Panelists were Julie Honaker, Namas Chandra, Fred Luthans, Debra Hope, Scott Stoltenberg, Mario Scalora and Timothy Carr
Current recreational drugs: RX462 Drug Abuse & Society, Spring 2015 Class pre...Brian Piper
These are the presentations from 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students from semester long projects on a recreational drug of their choosing. Each presentations contains what was currently known (as of spring, 2015) about the history, epidemiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of a recreational drug of their choosing.
Drug Abuse & Society (RX 462) Presentations-Spring 2014Brian Piper
This includes end of the semester presentations made by 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students as part of an elective course. Each student was asked to provide information about history, epidemiology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. Older "classic" (psilocybin, ayahuasca, crack), newer (JWB-018, mephedrone, MDA) drugs were covered as well as agents that have appreciable use outside the U.S. (desomorphine, areca nut, kava).
Overview of electronic cigarettes including history, components, safety and adverse events, efficacy in smoking cessation, pharmacokinetics and epidemiology. This presentation was originally delivered to 2nd year pharmacy students as part of a two semester class on pharmacology and toxicology.
Examination of Sexually Dimorphic Behavior on the Novel-Image Novel-Location ...Brian Piper
Objectives: Sex differences in object location memory favoring females appear to be a replicable phenomenon but may also depend on the task demands. This investigation evaluated if females outperformed males at both a short (immediate) and long (half-hour) interval between the learn and test condition using a recently developed version of the Novel-Image Novel-Location (NINL) test (Piper et al. 2011, Physiology & Behavior,
103, 513 - 522). Methods: Young-adults (N = 184) completed a standardized handedness inventory and the NINL. Results: Participants assigned to the Immediate and Delayed conditions did not differ in age, sex, or handedness. The NINL total score was higher among females at the Immediate, but not Delayed, interval. However, within the Delayed condition, females excelled at correctly identifying the unchanged items with a similar pattern for the Novel-Location (NL) scale. Conclusions: These findings are consistent with the view that sexually dimorphic performance favoring females in neurocognitive function can also extend to tasks that have a spatial component.
Drug abuse and society drug presentations: Spring 2013Brian Piper
This presentation is on recreational drugs as part of a elective course for 2nd and 3rd year pharmacy students. The instructions were to include what is known about history, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics including common routes of administration, overdose potential, and recent epidemiology.
The class chose some older agents (peyote, LSD, mushrooms, cocaine), others that have only become more popular recently (bath sats, synthetic cannabinoids), and some medical drugs (methylphenidate, oxycontin).
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2. Goals
• Types of Research
• Idea Generation
– Luck
– Theory
– Literature
3. Basic (Preclinical) Research
• Addresses fundamental questions
• Laboratory based (Simple, Controlled)
• Experimental Psychology Areas
– Cognitive Psychology
– Social Psychology
– Biopsychology
4. Applied (Clinical) Research
• Addresses “real world” questions
• Non-laboratory based (Complex, Non-
controlled)
• Example areas:
– Educational psychology
– Industrial-Organizational psychology
– Neuropsychology
6. Quantitative Research
• Involves numbers & statistics
• Majority of psychological research
• “Top-down”
• Example: polls
7. Qualitative Research
• Non-numerical, themes (but rigorous!)
• Minority of psychological research
• “bottom up”
• Example focus group
8.
9. Operational Definitions
• Concept is defined based on the operation
used for measurement
• Height, weight, humor
• Intelligence exercise
10. Developing Research Ideas:
Serendipity
• Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitor (iproniazid) a
treatment for tuberculosis and later depression
• Dose response effects of prenatal nicotine
Piper & Corbett (2011). Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
11. Developing Ideas: Theory
• Theory: a set of logically consistent
statements about phenomenon
• Micro-Theory: specific, e.g. monoamine &
depression
• Macro-Theory: Skinner, Piaget, Freud
12. Evaluating Theories
• Productive: does this generate research?
• Falsifiable: can the theory be disproved
• Parsimonious: contains minimum assumptions
– Lloyd Morgan’s Canon: in no case may we
interpret an action as the outcome of an exercise
of a higher faculty if there is a lower one
– Example: cat and faucet
14. Strong Inference
• Programmatic Research:
– Study 1 (Outcome A) -> Study 2 (Outcome B)
– Used to exclude possibilities
Platt, J.R. (1964). Science, 146, 347-353.
15. Ideas: Literature Search
• Wikipedia (preliminary only, variable quality)
• Google (heavy on $)
• Pubmed (Backward Search)
• Psych Info (Backward Search)
• Specialized databases (Backward Search)
• Google Scholar (Forward Search)
• Direct contact
16. Pubmed
• Developed by National Library of Medicine (NIH)
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
22. Specialized Databases
• Manage to bypass copyright law (how?)
• Example: Psychedelic Bibliography
• http://www.maps.org/sys/w3pb.pl?face=simple/
23. All Journals Aren’t Created Equal
Great! Not Great!
Psychological Science (5.1) Psychological Reports (0.3)
Science (30.1) Perceptual & Motor Skills (1.2 )
Nature (29.8) J of Applied Communication Res (0.7)
Psychological Bulletin (12.9) Legal & Criminological Psych (0.4)
J Personality Social Psych (5.2) Psychology & Psychotherapy (0.6)
J of Abnormal Psychology (4.5) American J of Psychology (0.3)
Annual Review of Psychology (22.8) Computers in Human Behavior (0.3)
J Amer Med Association (30.0) Journal of Applied Social Psychology (0.7)
Neuropsychopharmacology (6.7 ) International J of …. , SW Missouri Newsletter
Impact Factor: # citations per manuscript per year
24. Replication
• Repeating a study and getting similar outcomes
Study OR (95% CI)
Bloss 4.65 (1.56, 13.87)
Piper 0.70 (0.09, 5.72)
Gaynor 1.13 (0.51, 2.48)
Taylor 0.83 (0.62, 1.11)
Deary 1.13 (0.52, 2.43)
Kwon 0.95 (0.29, 3.12)
Nilsson 0.94 (0.60, 1.46)
UCDADC 0.37 (0.14, 1.03)
NACC African Americans 0.95 (0.42, 2.14)
NACC Caucasians 0.93 (0.72, 1.20)
Overall (I-squared = 28.6%, p = 0.181) 0.92 (0.79, 1.08)
.05 .1 1 10 20
Piper et al. (2012). Laterality.
25. Replication Example #2: Mozart Effect
• College students (N=36)
completed a spatial reasoning
task after listening to Mozart,
relaxation tape, or silence.
Rauscher et al. (1993). Nature, 365, 611.
26. Replication Example #2: Mozart Effect
• College students (N=36)
completed a spatial reasoning
task after listening to Mozart,
relaxation music, or silence.
• Governor Zell Miller (GA)
wanted to give all kids classic
CDs.
• Finding repeatedly not
replicated.
Rauscher et al. (1993). Nature, 365, 611.
27. Summary
• Types of Research
– Preclinical & Clinical
– Quantitative & Qualitative
• Idea Generation (luck, literature, theory)
• Replication