Similarity of Introductory Psychology Textbooks: Reality or Illusion?.

Griggs, Richard A.; Marek, Pam

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ERIC Number: EJ661908

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Similarity of Introductory Psychology Textbooks: Reality or Illusion?

Griggs, Richard A.; Marek, Pam

Teaching of Psychology, v28 n4 p254-56 Aut 2001

Presents a study that reviewed introductory psychology textbooks to examine the perception of extensive similarity. Focuses on six dimensions: (1) chapter topics, organization, and extent of topic coverage; (2) core concepts and key terms; (3) pedagogical aids and data graphs; (4) critical-thinking programs; (5) reference citations; and (6) level of difficulty. (CMK)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, Critical Thinking, Educational Research, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Psychology, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbooks, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Teaching of Psychology is a refereed journal.