Questioning the Conventional Wisdom and Critiquing Unconventional Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology: A Written Exercise.

Anderson, Dana D.

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ERIC Number: EJ467850

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Questioning the Conventional Wisdom and Critiquing Unconventional Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology: A Written Exercise.

Anderson, Dana D.

Teaching of Psychology, v19 n4 p230-32 Dec 1992

Describes a teaching exercise in an undergraduate psychology course in which students read a book with unconventional perspectives on the field of study. Maintains that the activity develops critical reading and thinking skills by confronting students with controversial views. Identifies some of the books selected to fit the criteria of this project. (CFR)

Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Professional Education, Psychology, Reading Assignments, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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