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Episode 69: Personal Space Invasions – Ethical Implications of one of Psychology’s Strangest Studies

  • Michael
  • September 1, 2008
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Remember the psychological study conducted in a men’s room? Think it was silly? Unethical? Let’s revisit this study and take a close look at what the critics say and what the authors themselves have to say in response. A fascinating look at the ethics and history of research in psychology.

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Episode 16: Personal Space Invasion: What Happens When Someone Invades Your Personal Space?

  • Michael
  • May 22, 2007
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How does the presence of others in the bathroom affect you? How close is too close? A psychological study was done in 1976 in which psychology researchers hid in men’s bathrooms to observe…well, you’ll find out.

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