Psychology — Student Exercises

Wikipedia Module · TriadicFrameworks · RTT/1

These exercises help students practice regime‑aware reading, editing, and analysis of Psychology articles on Wikipedia. Each task strengthens construct clarity, evidence separation, clinical–theoretical boundaries, and cultural awareness.

1. Construct Identification (Beginner)#

• Identify the core psychological construct in a chosen article (e.g., “Memory,” “Emotion,” “Intelligence,” “Attachment”).
• Write a one‑sentence definition using only the lead section.
• List any ambiguous or undefined terms in the first two paragraphs.
• Mark where the article first establishes operator boundaries (if at all).

2. Evidence Mapping (Beginner → Intermediate)#

• Identify the empirical findings cited in the article.
• For each finding, note:
  • Method used (experiment, survey, neuroimaging, longitudinal study)
  • Sample size (if provided)
  • Limitations or replication status
• Highlight any claims that lack evidence or overstate results.

3. Clinical vs. Empirical Separation (Intermediate)#

• Identify all clinical statements (diagnosis, treatment, assessment).
• Identify all empirical statements (data, experiments, models).
• Check whether the article mixes these regimes without signaling.
• Suggest one edit that would clarify the boundary.

4. Theoretical Model Analysis (Intermediate)#

• List the major theoretical models presented (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic).
• For each model, identify:
  • Core assumptions
  • Key thinkers
  • Evidence base (strong, mixed, weak, absent)
• Note any places where theory is presented as empirical fact.

5. Neuroscientific Integration (Intermediate → Advanced)#

• Identify any neuroscientific claims (brain regions, pathways, correlates).
• Check whether these claims are:
  • Sourced
  • Proportional
  • Overgeneralized
• Suggest one improvement to align neuroscience content with empirical standards.

6. Cultural Regime Awareness (Advanced)#

• Identify which cultural perspectives are represented (Western, Eastern, Indigenous, African, etc.).
• Note any cultural blind spots or imbalances.
• Propose one culturally aware improvement to the article’s framing.

7. Diagnostic Framework Audit (Advanced)#

• Identify any references to DSM, ICD, or other diagnostic systems.
• Check for diagnostic reification (treating categories as natural kinds).
• Suggest one edit that clarifies the institutional nature of diagnostic labels.

8. Methodological Critique (Advanced)#

• Identify the primary methodological approaches used in the research cited.
• Evaluate whether the article acknowledges:
  • Measurement validity
  • Effect sizes
  • Replication issues
  • Sampling limitations
• Suggest one improvement to strengthen methodological transparency.

9. Cross‑Domain Linking (Optional)#

• Identify connections between the psychological topic and:
  • Neuroscience
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Education
  • Computer science / AI
• Suggest one cross‑domain link that would improve the article’s educational value.

10. Reflection Prompt#

Write a short reflection (3–5 sentences):

• Which regime misalignment was most common in the article you analyzed?
• How did RTT/1 operators help you detect it?
• What edit would most improve the article’s clarity?