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Psychology Research Methods and Critical Thinking
Sep 11, 2024
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Lecture Notes on Psychology and Research Methods
Introduction
Overview of processes in Psychology related to assignments.
Importance of critical thinking and recognizing cognitive biases.
Critical Thinking and Cognitive Biases
Cognitive biases hinder our ability to be objective.
Science aims to reduce these biases but cannot eliminate them entirely.
Pseudo-science
: Claims that appear scientific but lack scientific rigor.
Examples include supplements, homeopathy, and the anti-vaccine movement.
The Anti-Vaccine Movement
Mention of Andrew Wakefield and the impact of his discredited research.
Use of graphic art to illustrate the consequences.
The Scientific Method in Psychology
Purpose
: To gather information objectively and reduce bias.
Methods include psychological experiments and research.
Importance of sharing research findings through publications and conferences.
Communication and Reliability in Science
Ensuring reliability: citing sources like journal articles, textbooks, and reputable videos.
APA style citation examples: inline citations and reference lists.
Importance of skepticism and verifying sources.
Assignments Overview
Assignment 1
Requirement: Find and read a journal article.
Deadline: September 29th at midnight.
Objective: Familiarity with databases, important for future assignments.
Assignment 3 Preparation
Skill development in using databases to find articles.
Database & Article Search Tutorial
Steps to find articles using library databases:
Access library databases and log in.
Use search criteria like author names or subjects.
Example search with authors: Van Dyke and Lane.
Finding full text for free and saving articles as PDFs.
Tips for troubleshooting access issues (e.g., paywalls).
Conclusion
Encouragement to save and organize research articles for future use.
Invitation to ask questions for further clarification.
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