Psychology Food

In over 30 years of teaching, I've yet to see a psychology lab/demonstration involving food that has failed. Whether it's M&Ms, Starbursts, or Tootsie Rolls, students always seem to like these activities.

While most of the items I have listed below do not have a direct curricular purpose, they are lots of fun and add to the classroom experience. If you have developed a learning activity using the items below or you have additional food ideas to share, please leave a comment.

Watermelon Flavored Sigmund Freud Head Lollipops

Always a great addition to the personality or therapy unit. Occasionally my classes get into a discussion regarding the Freudian interpretation of this candy. For more information or to order the lollipops go to http://www.mcphee.com/items/11771.html

Musk Life Savers

In Australia, musk is considered both a flavor and smell. Use these when discussing taste, adaptation, culture, development, etc. A practical bit of advise; break the life savors up into smaller bits. Most students will spit the life savor out after a few seconds. To order go to http://www.aussieproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NEML20.

Brain Gelatin Mold

For your next lecture on the brain, create your own close to life size brain made from Jello. The mold even gives instructions on how to create a lifelike color for your brain. Image your students eyes when, at the end of your lecture, you start eating your brain model. To order go to
http://bwacky.com/Brain-Gelatin-Mold/M/B000GKW6BU.htm


Neuro-Mart Website

Looking for that special item for Brain Awareness Week? The Neuro-Mart website has a large number of brain-related items many of which include food such as gummy brains, brain lollipops, marshmallow brains, and more. To order go to http://www.neuromart.com