Presenting Physiological Measures: Effectiveness of Demonstration versus Lecture

This article provides guidelines for demonstrating human physiological responses to undergraduates and compares the effectiveness of demonstration and lecture formats for presenting physiological measures. Two responses, the galvanic skin response (GSR) and electrocardiogram (EKG), were presented to...

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Published in:Teaching of psychology 1995-10, Vol.22 (3), p.192-195
Main Authors: Webster, Daniel G., Muir, James J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classroom Techniques
Cognitive Style
Demonstrations (Educational)
Educational Strategies
Georgia Southern University
Higher Education
Learning Strategies
Lecture Method
Student Attitudes
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This article provides guidelines for demonstrating human physiological responses to undergraduates and compares the effectiveness of demonstration and lecture formats for presenting physiological measures. Two responses, the galvanic skin response (GSR) and electrocardiogram (EKG), were presented to students either as a demonstration or in a lecture format. Results indicate that demonstrations may provide an effective format for improving retention of information about simple procedures and responses, such as the GSR, but may not be as effective as lecture presentation of more complex information, such as the EKG waveform.
ISSN:0098-6283
1532-8023
DOI:10.1207/s15328023top2203_8