Extra Credit Web Assignment (You may do only one)

For extra credit, you may choose to visit one of the web sites from the list below and then submit a brief paper that addresses or answers the following questions:

1. Summarize the main points, ideas, and concepts of the web site you visited in your own words.
2. Did the author(s) have sufficient expertise and the necessary credentials to write on the topic?
3. Was credible and appropriate data and/or sources provided for you to evaluate the information?
4. What is your overall evaluation of the web site?

Your paper should be at least two full double-spaced pages.  (1 inch margins, 12 point font). All papers are due by the start of class on Wednesday, December 5.

Here is the list of web sites from which you must choose:

The Fifth Flavor Is Umami the "missing" fifth taste? Read an interesting discussion and see what you think.

Evidence for and against ESP This is a great discussion concerning the research and history of ESP. Make sure you visit all 4 links.

The Truth and the Hype of Hypnosis An excellent Scientific American article on the topic.

Beck's Cognitive Therapy Learn about Beck's cognitive therapy, and why he broke away from psychoanalysis. A very interesting article.

Attribution Theory This is a great site that explains the process of attribution in a straightforward manner. A student favorite.

Stanford Prison Experiment  Find out about this famous social psych study conducted at Stanford University in the early 70s. Another student favorite.

Social Influence This is another great site about how to influence and be influenced by others. There's a lot of great info here! It's also extremely interesting. Check out at least 4 of the links.