Critical Thinking
Humanities
Psychological knowledge stems mainly from research. Knowledge of the world, however, in addition to coming from direct experience and observation, comes from many sources including journals, textbooks, experts, and various media resources (television, newspapers, and the Internet). An important question regarding these resources is, “Are they all credible?” How do you distinguish fact from fiction in evaluating research information, regardless of its source? This discussion addresses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating information obtained through various sources including psychological research. Critical thinking is an invaluable skill in life as well as for completing most Capstone Projects.
To Prepare:
Browne, M. N., & Keeley, S. M. (2018). Asking the right questions: A guide to critical thinking (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Chapter 1, “The Benefit and Manner of Asking the Right Questions”
With these thoughts in mind:
Post an explanation of the importance of critical thinking and the implications of not questioning information, both in general and as they relate to Capstone Projects.
Support your response with specific references to the literature. Use at least scholarly 3 references. APA Format. 2-3 paragraphs.
