Science Club Psychology Exp: "Cat" & "Moo Moo

In summary, the speaker proposes an experiment for their Science Club where they will repeatedly say the word "cat" for 15 minutes while their friend says "moo moo" after each one. The goal is for their friend to automatically say "moo moo" when they hear "cat" after a year. The listener believes this experiment will work, citing a similar game they used to play with their roommates.
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For my Science Club I have an idea for an experiment, and I just wanted to know what you think of it. For 15 minutes an meeting I will say the word cat over and over again, and my friend will say moo moo after each cat. At the end of the year I am hoping that without my friend thinking, when I say cat he will say moo moo. I think this will work, saying moo moo after cat will eventually turn into a habit.
 
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Your experiment will probably work, at least on some of them. My roomates used to listen to a song (don't remember the name) and when it said "oh my god" it replied "Danger". So we had this game, when he heared "oh my god" we had to be the first one to replied "Danger" the same way in it was say in the song(No cable TV, lots of free time and beer make you invented really weird game :wink: ). I still have the reflex to say "Danger" when I hear "oh my God!"
 
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I think your experiment is an interesting idea, but I have some concerns about its validity as a scientific experiment. While it may be possible for your friend to develop a habit of saying "moo moo" after hearing the word "cat" over and over again, there are many variables that could affect the outcome. For example, your friend may get used to the repetition and start saying "moo moo" without even thinking about it, but it may not necessarily be a true habit that has formed.

Additionally, it may be difficult to accurately measure the success of your experiment without a control group. Without a comparison of how someone else responds to the word "cat" without the repetition of "moo moo," it's hard to determine if your friend's response is truly a habit or just a conditioned response to your specific experiment.

Overall, while I think your experiment is a creative idea, I would suggest considering these limitations and possibly brainstorming ways to control for them in order to make your results more scientifically valid. Perhaps you could also involve more participants to increase the reliability of your findings. Good luck with your Science Club project!
 

1. What is the purpose of the "Cat" and "Moo Moo" experiment in the Science Club Psychology Exp?

The purpose of the "Cat" and "Moo Moo" experiment is to investigate the effects of different stimulus on the behavior of cats and cows, respectively. The experiment aims to understand how animals respond to different stimuli and how their behavior can be influenced by external factors.

2. How will the experiment be conducted?

The experiment will be conducted by exposing the cats and cows to different stimuli, such as visual, auditory, and olfactory cues. The animals' behavior will then be observed and recorded, and the results will be analyzed to draw conclusions about the effects of these stimuli on their behavior.

3. What is the significance of this experiment?

This experiment has important implications for understanding animal behavior and how it can be influenced by external stimuli. It can also provide insights into the cognitive abilities of cats and cows and how they respond to different types of stimuli.

4. What are the potential ethical considerations of this experiment?

Some potential ethical considerations of this experiment include ensuring the well-being and safety of the animals involved, obtaining proper consent from the owners of the animals, and minimizing any potential harm or stress to the animals during the experiment.

5. How can the results of this experiment be applied in real-world situations?

The results of this experiment can have practical applications in fields such as animal training, animal behavior research, and even in designing more effective and humane animal welfare practices. It can also contribute to our understanding of the cognitive abilities and responses of animals to different stimuli.

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