Thirty students enrolled in an on-campus introductory psychology class and thirty-one students enrolled in the “Understanding Human Behavior” televised course were the subjects of this study. Assessment was accomplished through the administration of three examinations during the semester. The mean total score in the televised class (x̄ = 77) was one point below that of the on-campus class (x̄ = 78). This difference was not statistically significant (p > .05, df= 59). The data suggest that the “Understanding Human Behavior” television series is an acceptable alternative to on-campus instruction for the introductory course.
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