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Direct linkBeck, John H., Ed. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
Since the release of the very successful first edition in 2001, the field of emotional intelligence has grown in sophistication and importance. Many new and talented researchers have come into the field and techniques in EI measurement have dramatically increased so that we now know much more about the distinctiveness and utility of the different…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Social Behavior, Dating (Social), Coping
Peer reviewedClements, Andrea D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Reports on two studies of student responses to increased emphasis on experiential activities in an undergraduate developmental psychology course. Finds that students in the experiential sections rated the value of and interest in the subject matter higher. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Active Learning, Course Descriptions, Developmental Psychology
Peer reviewedHanley, Gerard L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Contends that, to become a better critical thinker, one must not only develop expert thinking skills, but also become an expert at choosing the best skills for the particular situation. Reports on a study of critical thinking and metacognition among 65 college students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedBensley, D. Alan; Haynes, Cheryl – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Reports on a study of effects of critical reading and writing skills among 16 college psychology students. Finds that students receiving critical thinking instruction were better able to use argumentative language in term papers. Includes two tables of statistical data. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedAllegretti, Christine L.; Frederick, J. Norris – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Discusses a model for teaching critical thinking and the changes observed in student abilities after taking a course emphasizing the model. Finds that scores on a critical thinking test were significantly higher among the 24 students in the course. Presents a graphic example of the model applied to the issue of homelessness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Course Content
Peer reviewedAngelo, Thomas A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Defines and discusses a definition of critical thinking. Maintains that college students improve their learning effectiveness when they are engaged actively and invested personally. Describes student evaluation techniques used to enhance thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology
Peer reviewedDoolittle, John H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that cognitive flexibility, the ability to generate many possible solutions, is identified as the most critical aspect of creativity training. Describes the use of word tables, computer games, and riddles to develop cognitive flexibility. Presents evidence that these methods are effective in enhancing creative and critical thinking…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Uses in Education
