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Christopher, Andrew N.; Marek, Pam – Teaching of Psychology, 2002
Discusses a game in which students must guess the flavor of LifeSaver candy without the aid of sight and smell. Explains that this demonstration assists students to understand the phenomenon of random occurrences. Describes how the presentation is conducted as well as the outcomes of the demonstration. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Educational Games, Educational Research
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Griggs, Richard A.; Marek, Pam – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Presents a study that reviewed introductory psychology textbooks to examine the perception of extensive similarity. Focuses on six dimensions: (1) chapter topics, organization, and extent of topic coverage; (2) core concepts and key terms; (3) pedagogical aids and data graphs; (4) critical-thinking programs; (5) reference citations; and (6) level…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Critical Thinking, Educational Research, Higher Education