Posted: March 22nd, 2016

Taste Aversion Conditioning Paper

Taste Aversion Conditioning Paper
Overview:
Students will prepare a laboratory report describing a simulated experiment on taste aversion conditioning. The report will follow APA-formatting conventions and include the following parts: title page, abstract, introduction, method (including subjects, apparatus, and procedure subsections), results, discussion, and references page.
What to Include in the Paper:
Title page: Follow APA formatting; in keeping with common practice for research reports, the title should reference a distinguishing feature of the method and/or results.
Abstract: Begin with a sentence or two that describes the purpose of the research. The remainder should focus on the main features of the method and results.
Introduction: Briefly describe what taste aversion conditioning is and what makes it a topic of special interest to classical conditioning. Cite four articles on taste aversion conditioning in the paper (examples can be found in the Lessons folder) to help readers understand what’s been done in the past. Indicate the purpose of the research – specifically, the variables we selected and why they are worth examination.
Method: Students are responsible for selecting an appropriate research design. Some methodological details are outside the students’ control. Some details, such as what types of subjects were used, and what type of equipment was used, will be discussed in lab. Write up the method section as if you collected actual data from live animals. Provide as much detail as you can.
Results: Students will use the Virtual Pavlov simulator to perform data collection, and conduct an ANOVA on the simulated results. The paper should state plainly what was found, and use the means and results of the ANOVA to flesh out and support the characterization of the findings.
Discussion: Provide a brief recap of what was found. Indicate also what this means in regards to the purpose of the research and the general understanding of taste aversion conditioning. It’s also appropriate to address other things that are worth doing in future research of this kind.
References: The references page should include the articles cited in the body of the paper.