Course Learning Objective (CLO) 1 for PSYU 480 at Brandman University states, “Apply critical thinking skills to research and issues in the area of psychology.” Program Learning Outcome (PLO) 3 for the psychology undergraduate degree addresses Research Methods and Statistics, and states, “Understand methodology and statistical techniques related to behavioral science research.” PLO 4 addresses Scientific Writing and states, “Apply appropriate methods of scientific writing in APA format.”
Read the materials that have been provided about critical thinking. Then reflect on how you have applied critical thinking skills during your program. Answer the following questions:
How have you applied your critical thinking skills when studying issues related to psychology? Give a specific example.
How have you used research and scientific writing to enhance your critical thinking skills and how do you believe you have met these outcomes?
According to experts, what are ways you can continue to improve your weaker critical thinking skills?
You have been provided with a rubric for the discussion board under the Course Information tab of the class. Be sure to follow the guidelines in the rubric in order to receive all your points. Your first post is due on Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. All other posts must be done by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday evening. Any posts submitted after Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. will not be accepted. In addition, you must respond in the discussion board on three different days in the week, and you must meet minimum word counts in order to get all your points. You must provide references in not only your initial post, but your responses as well.
