Re: [tips] Welcome To New York City/Hell

Start spreadin' the news... :-) Chris ... Christopher D Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M6C 1G4 chri...@yorku.ca http://www.yorku.ca/christo > On Jan 15, 2014, at 8:48 PM, "Mike Palij" wrote: > > First, the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg >

[tips] Welcome To New York City/Hell

First, the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg NOTE: some scenes were filmed in Washington Square Park which is surrounded by NYU. Next, the story: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/devil-baby-strikes-new-york-city-article-1.1580159 Welcome to New York City. Expect the unexpected.

[tips] Math Education Bibliography

Some subscribers to TIPS might be interested in a "Math Education Bibliography" that was included on pages 42-83 of a recent essay "Can the Cognitive Impact of Calculus Courses be Enhanced?" [Hake (2013)] at (2.7 MB) The bibliography contains over 400 hot-linked URL

Re: [tips] While we are on the topic of Skinner

An interesting question! A quick browse through the contents of a few behavioral journals didn't turn up anything; behaviorists usually either examine basic processes, or practical solutions to problems. I wouldn't be surprised if there's something in Skinner's Verbal Behavior (he had something

[tips] While we are on the topic of Skinner

What sources should I look at to find a behaviorist view of laughter, mirth, and humor? I realize I'm being vague--that's on purpose. :) Thanks, Carol -- Carol DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 563-333-6482 --- You are cu

Re: [tips] Was Skinner a warmonger?

I don't have any evidence on whether he signed anything like this .. though very few people would sign a blanket opposition to all wars at all times. However, in general, he did seem to be idealistic about the possibility of reducing violence and other nasty things as evidenced by his interest i

Re: [tips] Catching student cheaters

See: Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior 2004, 82, 317-328 Number 3 (November) Gail B. Peterson A DAY OF GREAT ILLUMINATION: B. F. SKINNER’S DISCOVERY OF SHAPING for a description of how Skinner discovered pigeons as an experimental organism. Basically, he was up in his office in an

Re: [tips] Catching student cheaters

I don't think Skinner needed to train pigeons to fly places. People have been using pigeons for that exact purpose for thousands (yes, thousands) of years. Indeed, one might regard Skinner's entire research program as little more than a codification and extension of the centuries-long practice

[tips] Was Skinner a warmonger?

I am not aware that he signed anything opposing wars. Didn't he say that we should get the Russians before they get us? Where was Skinner when biologist George Wald and Bertrand Russel were protesting? michael --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection

Re: [tips] Catching student cheaters

And (at least as of ten years ago) I knew people using 'air cribs' (the climate controlled crib described in 'Baby in a Box'). There was also a project using pigeons as quality control inspectors (pills, I believe). On Jan 15, 2014, at 8:03 AM, John Kulig wrote: > Well, Skinner's pigeons did no

Re: [tips] Catching student cheaters

Well, Skinner's pigeons did not fly by themselves, but they were trained to peck at outlines of ships so as to guide missiles to their target during WWII ... the military did not support "Project Pigeon" wholeheartedly though Skinner claimed it would have worked. Each nose cone had three pigeon

[tips] The legend of Phineas

Legend has it that Phineas was cursed by the spirit of the pilgrims because he attempted to chip away Plymouth rock with an axe.. There will be more on this next month(Black History month Psychology) WHAT THEY NEVER TOLD YOU IN PSYCHOLOGY CLASS. michael --- This email is free from viruses and