PSYA01H3 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Notes
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Were the studies designed properly: application - why is this relevant, generalizing the results shows us that the studies can provide insight into behaviours that extend beyond the confines of the lab. Critical thinking, curiosity, and a dose of healthy skepticism critical thinking: involves exercising curiosity and skepticism when evaluating the claims of others, and with our own assumptions and beliefs. Habits and skills to develop critical thinking: be curious. Simple answers are sometime too simple, and common sense is not always correct: examine the nature and source of the evidence; not all research is of equal quality, examine assumptions and biases. This includes your own assumptions and the assumptions of those making claims: avoid overly emotional thinking. Emotions can tell us what we value, but they are not always helpful when it comes to making critical decisions: tolerate ambiguity. Allowed our ancestors to flourish over the course of our species" history.
