Development of Computer Based Psychology Laboratory for Experimental Psychology

这个项目的目的是通过开发一个以计算机为基础的实验心理学实验室来加强心理学课程的实验部分。在实验室中，学生将学习实验心理学的概念，同时熟悉计算机硬件、软件和相关外围设备。他们将熟悉在研究生院和工作场所可能遇到的现代数据采集、传输、分析和刺激控制技术。实际实验将取代演示和模拟，学生发起的研究将取代预先打包的实验活动。为了实现这一目标，十五(15)台IBM PS/2 Model 55SX机器与IBM Model 80文件服务器联网。工作站使用Keithley 575系统与各种响应采集和刺激产生设备连接。还为站点之间和站点之间提供双向音频和单向视频通信，以实现实时的行为交互和分析。

The aim of this project is to strengthen the Experimental component of the Psychology curriculum through development of a computer-based Experimental Psychology laboratory. Students in the laboratory will learn the concepts of Experimental Psychology while becoming familiar with the computer hardware, software and related peripherals. They will become acquainted with the modern data acquisition, transmission, analysis and stimulus control techniques they are likely to encounter in graduate school and in the work place. Actual experimentation will replace demonstrations and simulations, and student- initiated research will replace prepackaged laboratory activities.To achieve this goal, fifteen (15) IBM PS/2 Model 55SX machines are net-worked with an IBM Model 80 file server. Work stations are interfaced using a Keithley 575 system with various response acquisition and stimulus generation devices. Two-way audio and one-way video communication are also provided to and among stations to allow "live" behavioral interaction and analysis.