Taking a psychology class? Confused about Research Methods? Need to know the difference between positive and negative reinforcement or positive and negative punishment? Try this new audio tool I built which I call the “MAPPR”. That stands for “Make A Personal Psych Review”. Here’s what it does: I’ve selected two topics from an Intro Psych course: the scientific method (might be referred to as Research Methods in your textbook) and Learning. I chose what I think are the bold terms that most students of psychology would have to learn from these chapters. I put these terms into concept maps and then recorded my own explanations for what the terms mean. Then (not done yet) I put the concept map and the audio files into a small online application which allows you to choose only those terms you find difficult or which you want to review. So: on the map you click the terms you want to review and then click the “Play” button and hear my explanation of those terms. I challenge you to take it one step further: grab the audio as it plays from your computer (using Wiretap or Snagit) and then transfer it to your mp3 player and study on the go!
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February 2, 2008Thanks for your interest in the MAPPR Michelle. I did take it down recently because I built MAPPR in a program called Flash and I heard that at the end of 2020 browsers will no longer support Flash. I did put it back up just now so the link should work. I’ll bet, however, that your students will get a warning about the page. It’s safe to ignore that warning now, but I can’t guarantee MAPPR will work once 2021 hits. – Michael
Michelle
February 2, 2008Is this still available somewhere? I always shared with my students in General Psychology to help understand basic learning concepts. Thanks!