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Direct linkMcLean, Carmen P.; Miller, Nathan A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2010
We assessed changes in paranormal beliefs and general critical thinking skills among students (n = 23) enrolled in an experimental course designed to teach distinguishing science from pseudoscience and a comparison group of students (n = 30) in an advanced research methods course. On average, both courses were successful in reducing paranormal…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Research Methodology, Critical Thinking
