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Critical Thinking in Psychology

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Editors:
Robert J. Sternberg, Cornell University, New York
Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, California

Diane F. Halpern, Robert J. Sternberg, Scott O. Lilienfeld, Candice Basterfield, Shauna M. Bowes, Thomas H. Costello,Jonathan Baron, D. Alan Bensley, Douglas A. Bernstein,Jason L. G. Braasch, Arthur C. Graesser, Heather A. Butler, Stephen J. Ceci, Wendy M. Williams, Gerd Gigerenzer, Jane S. Halonen, Dana S. Dunn, Henry L. Roediger, III, Jeremy K. Yamashiro, John Ruscio, Kevin Brady, Anthony R. Pratkanis

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Date Published: February 2020
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9781108739528

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Good scientific research depends on critical thinking at least as much as factual knowledge; psychology is no exception to this rule. And yet, despite the importance of critical thinking, psychology students are rarely taught how to think critically about the theories, methods, and concepts they must use. This book shows students and researchers how to think critically about key topics such as experimental research, statistical inference, case studies, logical fallacies, and ethical judgments. Using updated research findings and new insights, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of what critical thinking is and how to teach it in psychology. Written by leading experts in critical thinking in psychology, each chapter contains useful pedagogical features, such as critical-thinking questions, brief summaries, and definitions of key terms. It also supplies descriptions of each chapter author's critical-thinking experience, which evidences how critical thinking has made a difference to facilitating career development.
- Highlights the importance of critical thinking and how to improve it
- Lists key terms with definitions
- Presents a wide range of views on how to understand and increase critical thinking
- Includes pedagogical features which will help students and faculty alike make optimal use of the book
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'Political polarization, healthcare scams, media misinformation - we live in a sea of hustles and biases! What's known about how critical thinking falters and how to do better are the powerful themes of this timely volume.' David Perkins, Harvard University, Massachusetts
'Critical thinking is rarely in abundant supply and its apparent death has become particularly salient in a time of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’. By synthesizing research across the behavioral sciences, this superb book highlights what it takes to think critically, identifies obstacles and opportunities, and offers sage advice. It will be useful for years to come.' Norbert Schwarz, University of Southern California
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Product details
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: February 2020
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108739528
- length: 402 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 153 x 22 mm
- weight: 0.58kg
- contains: 9 b/w illus. 12 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. An introduction to critical thinking: maybe it will change your life Diane F. Halpern and Robert J. Sternberg
2. Nobelists gone wild: case studies in the domain specificity of critical thinking Scott O. Lilienfeld, Candice Basterfield, Shauna M. Bowes and Thomas H. Costello
3. Why science succeeds, and sometimes doesn't Jonathan Baron
4. Critical thinking and the rejection of unsubstantiated claims D. Alan Bensley
5. Promoting critical thinking by teaching, or taking, psychology courses Douglas A. Bernstein
6. Avoiding and overcoming misinformation on the Internet Jason L. G. Braasch and Arthur C. Graesser
7. Critical thinking impacts our everyday lives Heather A. Butler and Diane F. Halpern
8. Research suffers when we all agree: how sociopolitical homogeneity impairs critical thinking in the academy Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams
9. When all is just a click away: is critical thinking obsolete in the digital age? Gerd Gigerenzer
10. Critical thinking: promise, progress, and paradox Jane S. Halonen and Dana S. Dunn
11. Evaluating experimental research Henry L. Roediger, III and Jeremy K. Yamashiro
12. Critical thinking as scientific reasoning: examining the power of sports momentum John Ruscio and Kevin Brady
13. Critical thinking in STEM disciplines Robert J. Sternberg
14. Why would anyone do or believe such a thing? A social influence analysis Anthony R. Pratkanis
15. Conclusion: how to think critically about politics (and anything else!) Robert J. Sternberg and Diane F. Halpern.
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Editors
Robert J. Sternberg, Cornell University, New York
Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, New York, and Honorary Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg University, Germany.
Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, California
Diane F. Halpern is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College, California.
Contributors
Diane F. Halpern, Robert J. Sternberg, Scott O. Lilienfeld, Candice Basterfield, Shauna M. Bowes, Thomas H. Costello,Jonathan Baron, D. Alan Bensley, Douglas A. Bernstein,Jason L. G. Braasch, Arthur C. Graesser, Heather A. Butler, Stephen J. Ceci, Wendy M. Williams, Gerd Gigerenzer, Jane S. Halonen, Dana S. Dunn, Henry L. Roediger, III, Jeremy K. Yamashiro, John Ruscio, Kevin Brady, Anthony R. Pratkanis