Sniffy the Virtual Rat Pro, Version 3.0 (with CD-ROM)

by Tom Alloway, Greg Wilson, Jeff Graham

Meet SNIFFY, THE VIRTUAL RAT! Using this CD-ROM and lab manual, you will get a hands-on experience in setting up and conducting experiments that demonstrate the phenomena of classical and operant conditioning using Sniffy the digital rat. Sniffy includes fifty exercises that cover every major phenomena typically covered in a Psychology of Learning course. The CD-ROM comes with a Lab Manual that walks you through the steps necessary to set up classical and operant conditioning experiments that closely resemble the experiments discussed in learning texts. Throughout each, a series of "Mind Windows" allows you to visualize how Sniffy's experiences in the chamber produce psychological changes.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2011

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly clear and helpful instructions on how to use the program! Also appreciated how there was a lot of background information on the classical and instrumental conditioning techniques.