Psychology SL
Psychology SL
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Human Pheromones: Fact Or Fiction?

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Introduction

What's the buzz about pheromone research? 🔍

Human pheromone studies have been critiqued for various reasons. It's like going to a movie with amazing trailers but the actual film has plot holes.

Population validity (choosing the right audience)

  • What's Happening: Most studies use volunteers from posters or ads. The result? Young, well-educated people generally.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine if Nike tested new shoes only on athletic college students. Would the shoes work for older people or those less athletic? Not necessarily!

Participant bias (when participants play detective)

  • The Deception Game: Researchers often hide the study's true aim. They say they're studying "odours", but smart participants might guess they're actually studying pheromones.
  • Hint-hint, Nudge-nudge: Participants can be sneaky. Some might figure out the study's aim through subtle hints or by participating in multiple studies.
  • Real-world Example: Ever felt like you knew a surprise before it happened? Maybe because of some subtle hints dropped by someone? That's a bit like participant bias!

Ecological validity (keeping it real)

  • Odor Overload: The pheromone concentration used in studies is WAY higher than our natural sweat. Participants often say it smells like "sweat", "urine", or even "clothes".
  • Problem Masking: To hide this unnatural smell, researchers add masking agents, but this doesn't entirely fix the issue.
  • Real-world Example: It's like using a gallon of perfume instead of just one spritz!

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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Human Pheromones: Fact Or Fiction?

Word Count Emoji
609 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Introduction

What's the buzz about pheromone research? 🔍

Human pheromone studies have been critiqued for various reasons. It's like going to a movie with amazing trailers but the actual film has plot holes.

Population validity (choosing the right audience)

  • What's Happening: Most studies use volunteers from posters or ads. The result? Young, well-educated people generally.
  • Real-world Example: Imagine if Nike tested new shoes only on athletic college students. Would the shoes work for older people or those less athletic? Not necessarily!

Participant bias (when participants play detective)

  • The Deception Game: Researchers often hide the study's true aim. They say they're studying "odours", but smart participants might guess they're actually studying pheromones.
  • Hint-hint, Nudge-nudge: Participants can be sneaky. Some might figure out the study's aim through subtle hints or by participating in multiple studies.
  • Real-world Example: Ever felt like you knew a surprise before it happened? Maybe because of some subtle hints dropped by someone? That's a bit like participant bias!

Ecological validity (keeping it real)

  • Odor Overload: The pheromone concentration used in studies is WAY higher than our natural sweat. Participants often say it smells like "sweat", "urine", or even "clothes".
  • Problem Masking: To hide this unnatural smell, researchers add masking agents, but this doesn't entirely fix the issue.
  • Real-world Example: It's like using a gallon of perfume instead of just one spritz!

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