RE: [tips] When the Impossible is Shown to be Impossible: A Case Study in Failing to Replicate

2017-10-26 Thread Helweg-Larsen, Marie
But why do the bullies "need to get results" - what made them the data police? Or gave them the license to destroy individual researcher's careers to "promote change" (not sure what the change is, other than perhaps fear). It will take decades to change how we analyze and report data. We need to

Re: [tips] So, What is Going On at Dartmouth?

2017-10-26 Thread William Scott
Their lab website is down. From: Michael Palij Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 9:36:13 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Cc: Michael Palij Subject: [tips] So, What is Going On at Dartmouth? Dartmouth is keeping silent about what is going o

RE: [tips] Therapy Llamas

2017-10-26 Thread Helweg-Larsen, Marie
My students did a study comparing petting a dog and watching a cute puppy picture of dogs (of the same breed). The participants were stressed out college students. They did not find any differences (although the puppy video was awfully cute!). They did find lots of research examining the effects

[tips] So, What is Going On at Dartmouth?

2017-10-26 Thread Michael Palij
Dartmouth is keeping silent about what is going on but something does seem to be going on. The Washington Post has a very brief piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/3-dartmouth-profs-accused-of-serious-misconduct-are-on-leave/2017/10/25/5d8d9456-b9c8-11e7-9b93-b97043e57a22

[tips] Therapy Llamas

2017-10-26 Thread The Psych Files
Okay I get this. Therapy dogs are kinda yesterday’s news and llamas are undeniably cute, so this doesn’t surprise too much. Anyone have any links to the effectiveness of therapy animals? https://thescene.com/watch/brides/wedding-llamas Michael Michael A. Britt, Ph.D. mich...@thepsychfiles.c