Field Experiments

The video discusses field experiments in psychology, using examples like Hofling's obedience study, Pilliavin's good Samaritan study, and Fisher's cognitive interview research. It explains the distinctiveness of field experiments, their strengths such as ecological validity, and limitations like potential confounding variables. The video also highlights why psychologists use field experiments and provides a summary of key points.

What role do independent and dependent variables play in field experiments?

How did Pilliavin's good Samaritan study illustrate the principles of field experiments?

What limitations are associated with field experiments compared to laboratory experiments?