Alnog those lines, here's one of my favorites: When psychological scientists speak to or write for general audiences, they should take the opportunity to model the key themes of scientific and critical thinking: that what we know is inseparable from how we know it; that opinions must be based on evidence; that not all opinions have equal validity; and that science gives us probabilities - only pseudoscience gives us certainties.
- Carol Tavris, Social Psychologist. In APS Observer (2001) Larry > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeff Ricker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 3:00 PM > To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences > Subject: Re: Quotes and readings > > > Here's a quote from a psychologist that I think would be good > to have students > analyze and discuss: > > "I doubt [that] there are simple quotes for the undergrad > that can convey > the wonder, fascination, and inspiration triggered by the > researcher's struggle > to test and explore new ideas." > Gary Peterson--2004 > > I think that a close examination of the implications > suggested by this quote > will lead undergraduates to a better understanding of what a > scientific > approach to answering questions about the mind and behavior > is all about. > > Jeff > > -- > -------------------------------------------------------------- > --------- > Jeffry P. Ricker, Ph.D. > > Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences > President, SCC Faculty Senate, 2004-2005 > -------------------------------------------------------------- > --------- > Scottsdale Community College > 9000 E. Chaparral Road > Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626 > Phone (480) 423-6213 > Fax (480) 423-6298 > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
