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Questioning the Conventional Wisdom and Critiquing Unconventional Perspectives in Abnormal Psychology: A Written Exercise.

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Anderson, Dana D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992

Describes a teaching exercise in an undergraduate psychology course in which students read a book with unconventional perspectives on the field of study. Maintains that the activity develops critical reading and thinking skills by confronting students with controversial views. Identifies some of the books selected to fit the criteria of this…

Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Higher Education

Let the Caged Bird Sing: Using Literature to Teach Developmental Psychology.

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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992

Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity