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| Teaching of Psychology | 7 |
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| Allegretti, Christine L. | 1 |
| Bensley, D. Alan | 1 |
| Doolittle, John H. | 1 |
| Frederick, J. Norris | 1 |
| Hanley, Gerard L. | 1 |
| Haynes, Cheryl | 1 |
| Muir, James J. | 1 |
| Skleder, Anne A. | 1 |
| Strohmetz, David B. | 1 |
| Webster, Daniel G. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 7 |
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Peer reviewedTeaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes a classroom exercise showing students how stereotypes can result in sex-biased leader selection. Finds that task-oriented competitive instructions produce a disproportionate number of selected male leaders. Includes procedures for replicating and evaluating the exercise. (CFR)
Descriptors: Females, Higher Education, Leaders, Leadership
Peer reviewedWebster, Daniel G.; Muir, James J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Reports on the comparative effectiveness of demonstration and lecture formats for presenting physiological measures. Although demonstrations may improve retention of information concerning simple procedures, the lecture format is more effective for complex information. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedDoolittle, John H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that cognitive flexibility, the ability to generate many possible solutions, is identified as the most critical aspect of creativity training. Describes the use of word tables, computer games, and riddles to develop cognitive flexibility. Presents evidence that these methods are effective in enhancing creative and critical thinking…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBensley, D. Alan; Haynes, Cheryl – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Reports on a study of effects of critical reading and writing skills among 16 college psychology students. Finds that students receiving critical thinking instruction were better able to use argumentative language in term papers. Includes two tables of statistical data. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedAllegretti, Christine L.; Frederick, J. Norris – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Discusses a model for teaching critical thinking and the changes observed in student abilities after taking a course emphasizing the model. Finds that scores on a critical thinking test were significantly higher among the 24 students in the course. Presents a graphic example of the model applied to the issue of homelessness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Course Content
Peer reviewedHanley, Gerard L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Contends that, to become a better critical thinker, one must not only develop expert thinking skills, but also become an expert at choosing the best skills for the particular situation. Reports on a study of critical thinking and metacognition among 65 college students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedStrohmetz, David B.; Skleder, Anne A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Discusses an evaluation of the use of role playing in teaching about research ethics. Reports that students first evaluated the utility of selected studies, then explored the ethics of research projects, with and without role playing. Concludes that role playing helped sensitize students to ethical issues in research. (SG)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education, Majors (Students)
