Posts Tagged: Psychology as a Science

Psychology Podcast of the Week — Speaking of Psychology: WHY PEOPLE HOARD

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TITLE Podcast Speaking of Psychology:  Why People Hoard  Episode 98 (33 minutes)   DESCRIPTION Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES TO USE FOR A DISCUSSION OF PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE

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3 ARTICLES TO USE FOR A DISCUSSION OF PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE.   These articles are very different but any one of them is useful for student engagement in learning about the science used in the field. ———————————————————— ARTICLE #1 TITLE Flat Earthers, and the Rise of Science Denial in America   DESCRIPTION This is… Read more »

Website Of The Week — What is the Difference Between Fact and Opinion?

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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK What is the Difference Between Fact and Opinion? URL   http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-difference-between-fact-and-opinion.htm (shortened URL)  http://tinyurl.com/mpb6hgd DESCRIPTION This particular website focuses on the issue of subjective vs objective, fact vs theory, opinion vs persuasion, legal terminology, and philosophy (epistemology).  It would be useful to accompany the beginning of the course (Psychology  as a Science). … Read more »