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Direct linkSibicky, Mark; Klein, Christopher L.; Embrescia, Emily – Teaching of Psychology, 2021
Psychological misconceptions are common among students taking psychology courses. In this study, we show an association between student endorsement of misconceptions and two prevalent and well-researched lay beliefs about the human mind, specifically the belief in free will and dualism. This study also revisits and builds upon past research…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Psychology, Beliefs, College Students
