Origin Myths and the Teaching of Social Psychology.

Finison, Lorenz J.

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ERIC Number: EJ277263

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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Origin Myths and the Teaching of Social Psychology.

Finison, Lorenz J.

Teaching of Psychology, v10 n1 p29-30 Feb 1983

The uncritical use of social psychology textbooks may perpetuate origin myths, historical myths created to justify current practice. Practices portrayed in social psychology textbooks, one historical origin myth, and some suggestions for alternative approaches to the teaching of social psychology are discussed. (AM)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Historiography, Social Psychology, Textbook Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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