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What is critical thinking primarily based on?
What is critical thinking primarily based on?
- Impressions
- Research evidence (correct)
- Common sense
- Trust in authority
Critical thinking is an easy skill to master.
Critical thinking is an easy skill to master.
False (B)
What does the 'G' in the mnemonic GRAVE stand for?
What does the 'G' in the mnemonic GRAVE stand for?
Generalization
What should you base your conclusions on?
What should you base your conclusions on?
Remember that correlation does not imply _____
Remember that correlation does not imply _____
What does the 'E' in GRAVE stand for?
What does the 'E' in GRAVE stand for?
What is a critical thinker expected to evaluate?
What is a critical thinker expected to evaluate?
What is necessary for a study to have high generalizability?
What is necessary for a study to have high generalizability?
What should you look for instead of anecdotes when assessing a claim?
What should you look for instead of anecdotes when assessing a claim?
What is a potential issue with a study conducted only on a limited sample of participants?
What is a potential issue with a study conducted only on a limited sample of participants?
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Study Notes
Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking in psychology involves evaluating claims by carefully examining research evidence.Â
- Critical thinking is a skill that improves through practice.
- A critical thinker will demand research evidence before forming conclusions and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of individual studies.
Critical Thinking Tips
- Base conclusions on research evidence, not anecdotes.
- Consider alternative explanations for research findings.
- Recognize that even the best studies can have flaws.
- Correlation does not imply causation.
Evaluating Research Studies: GRAVE
- Generalization: Can the results of a study be applied to a wider population?
- Samples should be representative of the target population.
- If a study is limited to a specific group, such as Florida State University students, it is difficult to generalize the findings to the entire population.
- Replicability and Reliability: Can the study be repeated with similar results? What is the quality of the research method?
- Alternative Explanations: Are there other ways to interpret the study’s results?
- Ecological Validity: Does the study provide useful information about behavior in everyday life?
- Ethics: Did the study adhere to ethical guidelines?
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