Forty Studies that Changed Psychology

by Hock, Roger

• ISBN13: 9780205918393
• ISBN10: 0205918395
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780131147294, 9780136035992
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-22
• Publisher: PEARSO
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Forty Studies that Changed Psychology, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9780205918393

Forty Studies that Changed Psychology, 7th Edition, is a seminal textbook in the field of psychology that delves into the foundational studies that have shaped our understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Written by Roger R. Hock, Ph.D., this book provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the pivotal experiments and research that have significantly influenced the discipline of psychology.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory psychology courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical and scientific underpinnings of psychology, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of psychological principles.

History and Editions

First published in 2019, the 7th edition of Forty Studies that Changed Psychology has been updated to reflect the latest research and discussions in the field. This edition includes detailed analyses of the most influential studies in psychology, providing readers with a clear and concise understanding of how these studies have impacted our understanding of human behavior and cognition.

Author and Other Works

Roger R. Hock, Ph.D., is the author of Forty Studies that Changed Psychology. With a background in psychology and education, Hock brings a unique perspective to the text, making complex concepts accessible to both students and educators. While this book is his most notable work in the field of educational resources, it showcases his ability to distill complex psychological theories into understandable narratives.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in psychology, including detailed explanations and analyses of influential studies.
• Historical Context: Each study is placed within its historical context, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how these studies evolved over time.
• Engaging Narrative: Hock's writing style is engaging and conversational, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the significance of each study.
• Detailed Information: Each study is thoroughly examined, including its methodology, findings, and implications for the field of psychology.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

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Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: April 14, 2025 (7th Edition)
• Number of Pages: 352 pages
• Language: English

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Author Biography

Roger R. Hock received his Ph.D. from the University of California at San Diego and is currently the Director of the Psychology Program at Mendocino College in northern California. He is the author of several well-known books including two textbooks, Human Sexuality and 40 Studies that Changed Psychology: Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. He is coauthor (with Meg Kennedy Dugan) of, It’s My Life Now: Starting over after an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence. He brings over 20 years of teaching experience to the project.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Biology and Human Behavior	p. 1
One Brain or Two?	p. 1
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More Experience = Bigger Brain	p. 12
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Are you a "Natural"?	p. 19
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Watch Out for the Visual Cliff!	p. 27
Gibson, E.J., Walk, R. D. (1960). The "visual cliff." Scientific American, 202(4), 67-71.
Perception and Consciousness	p. 35
Take a Long Look	p. 36
Fantz, R L. (1961). The origin of form perception. Scientific American, 204, 61-72.
To Sleep, No Doubt to Dream …	p. 42
Aserinsky, E., Kleitman, N. (1953). Regularly occurring periods of eye mobility and concomitant phenomena during sleep. Science, 118, 273-274.
Dement, W. (1960). The effect of dream deprivation. Science, 131, 1705-1707.
As a Category, It's a Natural	p. 49
Rosch, Eleanor H. (1973). Natural categories. Cognitive Psychology, 4, 328-350.
Acting as if You are Hypnotized	p. 57
Spanos, N. P. (1982). Hypnotic behavior: A cognitive, social, psychological perspective. Research Communications in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Behavior, 7, 199-213.
Learning and Conditioning	p. 65
It's Not Just About Salivating Dogs!	p. 65
Pavlov, I. P. (1927). Conditioned reflexes. London: Oxford University Press.
Little Emotional Albert	p. 72
Watson, J. B., Rayner, R. (1920). Conditioned emotional responses. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 3, 1-14.
Knock Wood!	p. 78
Skinner, B. F. (1948). Superstition in the pigeon. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 38,168-172.
See Aggression … Do Aggression!	p. 85
Bandura, A., Ross, D., Ross, S. A. (1961). Transmission of aggression through imitation of aggressive models. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 63, 575-582.
Intelligence, Cognition, and Memory	p. 93
What You Expect is What You Get	p. 93
Rosenthal, R., Jacobson, L. (1966). Teachers' expectancies: Determinates of pupils' IQgains. Psychological Reports, 19, 115-118.
Just How Are You Intelligent?	p. 100
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Maps in Your Mind	p. 110
Tolman, E. C. (1948). Cognitive maps in rats and men. Psychological Review, 55, 189-208.
Thanks for the Memories!	p. 117
Loftus, E. F. (1975). Leading questions and the eyewitness report. Cognitive Psychology, 7, 560-572.
Human Development	p. 126
Discovering Love	p. 126
Harlow, H. F. (1958). The nature of love. American Psychologist, 13, 673-685.
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind	p. 134
Piaget, J. (1954). The development of object concept. In J. Piaget, The construction of reality in the child (pp. 3-96). New York: Basic Books.
How Moral are You?	p. 143
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In Control and Glad of It!	p. 150
Langer, E. J., 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.
Emotion and Motivation	p. 158
A Sexual Motivation	p. 158
Masters, W. H., Johnson, V. E. (1966). Human sexual response Boston: Little, Brown.
:1 Can See it All Over Your Face!	p. 168
Ekman, P., Frieseri, W. V. (1971). Constants across cultures in the face and emotion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 17, 124-129.
Watching Your Emotions?	p. 175
Ross, P. (2003). Mind readers. Scientific American, 289(3), 74-77.
Thoughts Out of Tune	p. 181
Festinger, L., Carlsmith, J. M. (1959). Cognitive consequences of forced compliance. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 58, 203-210.
Personality	p. 189
Are You the Master of Your Fate?	p. 190
Rotter, J. B. (1966). Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement. Psychological Monographs, 80, 1-28.
Masculine or Feminine … Or Both?	p. 198
Bern, S. L. (1974). The measurement of psychological androgyny. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 42, 155-162.
Racing Against your Heart	p. 208
Friedman, M., Rosenman, R. H. (1959). Association of specific overt behavior pattern with blood and cardiovascular findings. Journal of the American Medical Association, 169, 1286-1296.
The One, the Many	p. 215
Triandis, H., Bontempo, R., Villareal, M., Asai, M., Lucca, N. (1988). Individualism and collectivism: Cross-cultural perspectives on self-ingroup relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54, 323-338.
Psychopathology	p. 225
Who's Crazy Here, Anyway?	p. 225
Rosenhan, D. L. (1973). On being sane in insane places. Science, 179, 250-258.
You're Getting Defensive Again!	p. 233
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Learning to be Depressed	p. 240
Seligman, M. E. P., Maier, S. F. (1967). Failure to escape traumatic shock. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 74, 1-9.
Crowding into the Behavioral Sink	p. 247
Calhoun, J. B. (1962). Population density and social pathology. Scientific American, 206(3), 139-148.
Psychotherapy	p. 256
Choosing Your Psychotherapist	p. 256
Smith, M. L., Glass, G. V. (1977). Meta-analysis of psychotherapy outcome studies. American Psychologist, 32, 752-760.
Relaxing Your Fears Away	p. 262
Wolpe, J. (1961). The systematic desensitization treatment of neuroses. Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases, 132, 180-203.
Projections of Who You Are	p. 269
Rorschach, H. (1942). Psychodiagnostics: A diagnostic test based on perception. New York: Grune & Stratton.
Picture This!	p. 276
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Social Psychology	p. 284
A Prison by Any Other Name …	p. 285
Zimbardo, P. G. (1972). The pathology of imprisonment. Society, 9(6), 4-8. Haney, C., Banks, W. C., & Zimbardo, P. G. (1973). Interpersonal dynamics in a simulated prison. International Journal of Criminology & Penology, 1, 69-97.
The Power of Conformity	p. 292
Asch, S. E. (1955). Opinions and social pressure. Scientific American, 193(5), 31-35.
To Help or Not to Help	p. 297
Darley, J. M., Latané, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8, 377-383.
Obey at Any Cost?	p. 306
Milgram, S. (1963). Behavioral study of obedience. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 67, 371-378.
Author Index	p. 316
Subject Index	p. 321
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