Psychology Fair

Description

In 1975 the NWU Psychology Department implemented a unique educational opportunity for high school psychology students and their teachers. A Psychology Fair that illustrated the scientific nature of psychology was held biannually and since 2001 it has become an annual tradition. The Psychology Fair features hands-on demonstrations and exhibits depicting the psychological study of behavior.

Journal Articles Describing the Fair

Benjamin, L. T., Fawl, C. L., & Klein, M. (1977). The fair: Experimental psychology for high school students. American Psychologist, 32, 1097-1098.[PDF here]

Keith, K. D., Fawl, C. L., Ahlum, M. B., Olson, C. T., Meerdink, J. E., & Bullock, H. E. (1997). We've been so long at the fair: Two decades of psychology on display. Teaching of Psychology, 24,199-201. [PDF here]

Psych Fair Photos (click for full size)

Great Hall Depth Perception Task Communication Feedback

Sheep brain dissection Vision Touch Prism goggles
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