Assignment

Psychological scientists study many forms of human behavior--including temper tantrums. In this NPR podcast (Links to an external site.), new research on temper tantrums is discussed. Please listen to the podcast (http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2011/12/05/143062378/whats-behind-a-temper-tantrum-scientists-deconstruct-the-screams), watch the video, and then answer the following questions using the knowledge you've gained from reading Chapter 6.

1. What are the three stages of tantrums and how is this new theory different from the old theory?
2. What are the concerns of researchers who conduct observational research?
3. How do you think the Drs. Potegal and Green addressed or controlled for these concerns in their study on tantrums? Specifically, how did they observe and measure tantrum noises without being intrusive?
4. What kind of reliability would be needed? How would you empirically establish this form of reliability?