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ERIC Number: EJ384706
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Number of Neurons in the Brain: How We Report What We Do Not Know.
Soper, Barlow; Rosenthal, Gary
Teaching of Psychology, v15 n3 p153-56 Oct 1988
Reports the results of an examination of 31 psychology textbooks. Finds texts give definite answers to complex questions. Concludes that instructors must be cautious when using texts. Suggests authors and publishers can police their activities by establishing a standardized format for citing material. Urges teachers to encourage this idea through professional organizations. (KO)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Psychology, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Undergraduate Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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