| Softward Directory |
This course teaches about learning and behaviour using live animals in a hands-on way. However, not everyone agrees that this is the best teaching solution. A number of groups have developed software designed to supplement or replace animals in teaching. The University of York's CTI Centre for Psychology Softward Directory reviews a number of these simulations. What do you think? Should we be looking more to simulations for teaching purposes? |
| Sniffy, the Virtual Rat |
This is a program for training a virtual rat. Read the instructions before you download "Sniffy." In order to use "Sniffy", you must download it from the web. |
| Classics in the History of Psychology |
A number of classic papers and monographs from the field of psychology reproduced on the web. Developed by Chritopher D. Green of York University, Toronto, Ontario. |
| Canadian Council on Animal Care |
Established 30 years ago, the CCAC has resulted in increased levels of awareness and sensitivity to the ethics of animal experimentation. The CCAC site includes sections providing information on assessment, education, and guideline development for using animals in research. |
| Dog training |
Just in case you're wondering what possible practical use all the knowledge from this course could be, consider this web page that explains the use of operant conditioning for pet owners. |
| Behavioral Safety |
This is a site maintained by Aubrey Daniels, a company that sells behavioural information: How are Aubrey Daniels using principles of behaviourism to achieve their goals and the goals of their clients? A.D. does not directly tell the potential client how their program will change behaviour. |
| Sea World |
Sea World trains a number of species of animals to perform in various shows. Here's how they do it. |
| The Rat and Mouse Club of America |
Not everywhere is as restrictive as Alberta in terms of what you can keep as a pet. Actually, the title of the site pretty much says it all. |
| Gambian Giant Pouched Rat |
Lest you think all rats are white albinos, take a peek at Johari, a Gambian giant pouched rat. |
| Volunteering and Other Altruistic Behaviours |
This site is maintained by Volunteer Canada. Browse through the sections on giving and volunteering. |
| Operant chamber |
Thorndike's original puzzle boxes were made out of old packing crates he found in a back alley. Every wonder what a real, live, modern Skinner box looks like? Well, here's a picture of one. |
| Rat Atlas |
This course takes a largely traditional approach to learning and behaviour. A hot, growing field is cognitive neuroscience. Cognitive neuroscientists will study behaviours, but they are interested in the brain structure and neuronal interaction that produce the behaviours. For this reason, cognitive neuroscientists need to have a pretty good idea of what goes on inside the cranium. Check this site for a detailed look at a adult male Sprague-Dawley rat's brain. |
| Behavior OnLine |
A site devoted to the application of behavioural approaches for mental health and applied behaviour science professionals. Includes a number of on-line discussion forums. |
| Project 12 |
Ways is an example of how behaviouristic principles can be put to practice. |
| The B.F. Skinner Foundation |
Contains biographical and bibliographical information relating to the life and works of B.F. Skinner. |
| Tutorial on Positive Reinforcement |
From Athabasca University. This tutorial is long to go through, but you may get a flavour of it from browsing through the exercises. It teaches about reinforcement while using principles of reinforcement to teach. |
