Animal Psychology
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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In this self-paced class, we will cover how psychologists study animal behavior.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Why do animals behave certain ways? In this self-paced class, we will discuss the psychology of animals, or comparative psychology. Comparative psychology is the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of non-human animals. Lesson #1: Video lecture: How do goldfish navigate their environment? Learn about a study where researchers build a "goldfish-driven" car! Discussion question: How do you think other animals navigate their environment? Worksheet: Test your knowledge from...
4 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1GoldfishHow do goldfish navigate their environment? Learn about a study where researchers build a "goldfish-driven" car!Lesson 2ReptilesCan reptiles perceive visual illusions? Researchers tested both tortoises and bearded dragons.Week 2Lesson 3GorillasDo gorillas experience yawn contagion? Do gorillas yawn when they see another gorilla yawn?Lesson 4PangolinsHow do pangolins track prey? Learn about an endangered species and how psychologists are helping with conservation.
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college course for over 10 years.
I will use articles from journals such as Journal of Comparative Psychology (https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/com/135/3) and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition (https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/xan/47/4).
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Welcome! I'm a social/personality psychologist. This means I look at how the people around us and our personality traits impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I'm passionate about making psychology relatable to everyday life. In my...
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Ages: 10-15
