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Peer reviewedJackson, Sherri L.; Lugo, Susan M.; Griggs, Richard A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2001
Presents an analysis of undergraduate methods course textbooks (n=26) published in the United States with copyright dates from 1995-1999. Examines aspects of the textbooks, such as demographic qualities, use of pedagogical aids and illustrative material, and topic coverage. Includes the results in detail. (CMK)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Course Content, Educational Research, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGriggs, Richard A.; Jackson, Sherri L.; Marek, Pam; Christopher, Andrew N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Examines coverage of critical thinking in 37 full-length introductory psychology textbooks published from 1955 to 1997. Checks for coverage of scientific thinking, cognitive biases in thinking, and difficulties in statistical reasoning. Suggests that findings should facilitate the review and decision process for instructors interested in…
Descriptors: Bias, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
