Diocesan Boys' School IB - TOK: Psychology Experiment
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Theory of Knowledge Psychology Experiment Felex Lau Nathan Chan
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A proposed psychology experiment, discussion in TOK lesson
Transcript of Diocesan Boys' School IB - TOK: Psychology Experiment
Theory of Knowledge!Psychology Experiment
Felex Lau Nathan Chan
Is a person’s behaviour
related to their internal
disposition or external
situation?
Situation
Participant and friends outside of room
An actor inside the room
No talking is allowed inside the room (except the participant)
Group A
Participant instructed by friends to verbally / physically insult the “bully” inside
Group B
Participant sees friends physically (e.g. gestures) insult the “bully” inside
Group C
No instruction is given upon entering the room.
Group A External situation
Group B Internal disposition
Group C Control group
Ethical Considerations
Safety of personnel (the actor)
Psychological effects of the participant
Extent of deceiving (actor as a bully)
The End Thanks!
Reference xdxd_vs_xdxd. “I hate It”. Photograph. Flickr, Yahoo, 29 Aug
2011. Web. 8 Apr 2013. <hEp://www.flickr.com/photos/xdxd_vs_xdxd/6093426383/>
